Secondary Goals
- Fastest college to raise £200 ???
- Biggest single donation ???
- Most creative fundraising event ???
- Highest college participation rate ???
- Best social media engagement ???
CAMBRIDGE
FundRace
31 colleges · one community · one cause
What is the FundRace?
🤝 Mission
This is a good-faith fundraising competition between the 31 colleges of the University of Cambridge to show that students are engaged in giving back to the local community. The competition is decided by which college raises the most funds, with secret prizes for secondary goals too.
@cambridgefundrace🏠 Cause
All funds go directly to Wintercomfort, who have helped those in need of shelter, food and clothes in Cambridge for 30+ years. Last year, Wintercomfort supported 800 people, including 100+ women through their day centre which provides essential welfare year-round.
@wintercomfortforthehomeless📋 Rules of the FundRace
- Each college is represented by 1-2 students who volunteer as FundRacers
- FundRacers will represent their college online and must organise at least 1 event
- Each college will aim to raise £200, so we all participate together
- We encourage donations of £5 so everyone (especially students) can contribute
🚀
15 April
Fundraising begins
→
🏁
15 May
Fundraising closes
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£—
raised so far
About Wintercomfort
About: Wintercomfort is a Cambridge-based charity that has supported people experiencing homelessness and poverty for over 30 years. They provide a safe, welcoming day centre offering hot meals, showers, clothing, and a range of support services to help people rebuild their lives.
Services: Their dedicated team works with individuals facing complex challenges — from mental health and addiction to unemployment and social isolation — providing practical help and human connection every single day.
Donations: 100% of funds raised through FundRace will go directly to Wintercomfort to support their work in our city.
Stories: Find inspiring stories of those who found refuge and support with Wintercomfort here.
30+
Years serving Cambridge
Continuously supporting the community since the early 1990s
800
People helped last year
Hot meals, shelter, clothing & support for hundreds annually
365
Day centre, open daily
A warm, safe space at the heart of Cambridge every day of the year
£0
Cost to those who need it
All services are free — funded entirely by donations like yours
🏁
Coming Soon
The donation link will go live when the FundRace starts.
April 2026
Help us! Are you a student wanting to help give back to the local community in Cambridge? Sign up to become a FundRacer and represent your college in this year's competition. Each college needs 2 FundRacers — spots are limited!
- Fundraise on behalf of your college & compete on the leaderboard.
- Pick up small prizes including college giveaways, ice cream & more.
- Gain genuine leadership & volunteering experience to put on your CV!
🎓 This form is mainly for University of Cambridge students who are members of one of the 31 colleges. If that's not you, please help by volunteering and coordinating with the FundRacers where possible!
Colleges accepting FundRacers:
Christ's, Churchill, Clare, Clare Hall, Corpus Christi, Darwin, Downing, Emmanuel, Fitzwilliam, Girton, Gonville & Caius, Homerton, Hughes Hall, Jesus, King's, Lucy Cavendish, Magdalene, Murray Edwards, Newnham, Pembroke, Peterhouse, Queens', Robinson, St Catharine's, St Edmund's, Selwyn, Trinity Hall, Wolfson
Colleges with a full team:
Sidney Sussex, St John's, Trinity
Alex Farren
Johnny Kelly
cambridgefundrace@gmail.com
Who? We're two University of Cambridge students who wanted to channel the natural rivalry between colleges into something benefitting the local community.
Why? Both of us did an undergrad in Dublin, where the issue of homelesness is also impossible to ignore. We believe students can have a huge impact if we make the effort.
🔒 Neither organiser has access to donated funds. All funds go directly to Wintercomfort.
James Holden
fundraising@wintercomfort.org.uk
Who? Fundraising Manager.
Message:
Thank you for getting on board with this fantastic fundraising challenge!
Working within our community is a huge aspect of what Wintercomfort does, gaining awareness and support from our city to help us to fulfil our essential welfare provision and supporting services to help us to empower people rebuild their lives beyond homelessness and to achieve long-term, positive change in their lives.