Could you be a Big Give Video Volunteer?

Our first Christmas fundraising campaign, launched through the Big Give Initiative, raised an amazing £62,000 last December.

That success was due not just to the incredible generosity of supporters but also to the compelling stories our Gresham audience members and Professors were able to tell about the impact of our work.

"Those first-person testimonials are so important in telling the Gresham story," said Celia Blakeway-Phillips, Head of Fundraising and Engagement. "We know that our supporters who recorded their stories last year played a huge part in the success of the campaign."

"Our aim for 2026 is to raise even more money to continue our 400-year history of providing free public education. To do that we need your help."

If you have attended one of our lectures - in person or online - and would be willing to share their impact on you, then we have two days in June set aside to capture your stories.

We will be recording short interviews on Monday 22 June and Tuesday 23 June 2026 at our historic site at Barnard's Inn Hall in London.

Each interview will only take an hour of your time, and we will reimburse reasonable travel expenses. We'll ask you to sign a consent form to allow us to use the recording and your words in future promotional materials for Gresham College.

We know we have many supporters who live overseas or outside London, so if you would like to take part you can record your own short video and send it to us. Click here for some tips on how to record your video.

If you would like to take part in our Big Give Video Days, please contact Celia Blakeway-Phillips on support@gresham.ac.uk, or call +44(0) 7827 068129 to book your slot