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16 Supporting students Thanks to the generosity of alumni and supporters, the Keele Key Fund has raised over £500,000 for projects that benefit our current and future students. Over the past two years, the Keele Key Fund has supported dozens of student funds, clubs, societies and activities, including: • Academic Enhancement and Development (AcED) bursary • American Football (new team equipment) • Animal Assisted Therapy • Badminton Club (new rackets) • Beginner Running Group (‘Leadership in Running Fitness’ training) • Boat Club (new ergometers) • Boogie Bounce • British Conference of Undergraduate Research Funding • Campus Heritage Trail • Catalyst Film Festival (Keele Action Research network) • Community Health Day (Teddy Bear Hospital) • Concourse Revival 2019 • Cultural Affairs - Women of Keele Educate • Drama Society (portable sound equipment) • Early Resolution for Students Reporting Sexual Violence on Campus • English Language for Asylum Seekers • Entrepreneurship Society (guest speaker) • Equestrian Club (competition and team jackets) • Flute Choir (new instruments) • Global Health Challenges Conference: Neglected Individuals • Hockey (English University Sport competition) • Keele Cheerleaders (Eating Disorder Awareness talk) • Keele Dance Society Showcase • Keele Food Coop (Zero Waste Shop – see story opposite) • Keele Mountaineering Club (equipment) • Keele Nightline (equipment) • Keele Re-enactment Society (equipment for authentic siege demonstrations) • Korfball Club (equipment) • KUBE (studio renovation) • Men’s Football Club (kit and equipment) • Musical Theatre Society • National Inter-medic Surgical and Anatomy Competition • Quidditch Society (tournament) • Reflecting Experiences of Ethnic Minorities in Higher Education • Sexual Violence Awareness Week • Snowsports (promotion project) • Talented Athlete (National Championships) • Trampolining Club (equipment) The Keele Key Fund supports the five key development areas of the University, ensuring that the generosity of our alumni is used to support and enhance the student experience at Keele. The five key areas are: • Student Support • Health & Wellbeing • Enterprise & Innovation • Culture & Heritage • Environment & Sustainability GET INVOLVED If you would like to discuss making a donation now or in the future, please contact AlumniHQ on 01782 733587 or alumni.hq@keele.ac.uk. Alternatively you can donate online – just visit our Giving website for more information.