Provide communities with physical resources

Sharing and donating University-owned resources the right way.

The University is committed to supporting the local circular economy in its Community Plan 2025-30.

If you wish to donate equipment or other assets to a local organisation, follow University guidance.

If a local organisation has contacted you with a request to borrow or take ownership of something the University owns, please make the University’s Community Team aware.

In a crisis situation, it is human to want to help through collections, but make sure communities can use what you collect, and you can get it to them, before doing so.

Other policies to be aware when donating items are the University’s Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy and Gifts and Hospitality Policy.