What We Do

At DCU Educational Trust, we are passionate about the transformative power of higher education, and we believe great things are possible when philanthropy combines with a young, dynamic and ambitious university like DCU.

Through our work, we build meaningful partnerships with supporters to advance DCU’s mission to transform lives and societies. From enabling research to tackle the challenge of climate change to providing scholarships for talented youth, the generosity of our supporters has a huge impact.

By supporting DCU’s mission, our donors also contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals which seek to end poverty, protect the planet and improve the lives and prospects of everyone, everywhere by 2030.

Our mission

Established as a registered charity (CHY 8960) in 1988, our mission today is to develop philanthropic relationships to support DCU in its mission to transform lives and societies.

Our values

• Integrity: We are guided by strong ethical principles and act with openness and honesty in all our interactions.
• Collaboration: We believe in the power of working together to achieve transformative societal impact.
• Agility: We thrive when faced with challenges and opportunities, moving quickly and creatively in our responses.
• Passion for excellence: We are passionate about DCU’s mission to transform lives and societies, and we strive to reach the highest standards in our work to make this possible.
• Committed to impact: We focus, every day and in everything we do, on realising the full potential of philanthropy to make an impact and create a better world.