Who we are
DUCFS is a unique platform through which students can enact meaningful
change in the world around them. Charity is at the heart of DUCFS 2024 and this
year, our goal is to make a tangible difference in our local community.
Now entering its 41st year, DUCFS has grown to become the most financially impactful student-led fundraiser in Europe with all funds going directly to charity.
We strive to continue on this journey by building out strategic multi-channel
approaches that position our brand in the center of creatively, alterium and
collaboration.
Our reach continues to grow as we dedicate significant efforts to exploring new
pathways for growth. We pride ourselves on high levels of professionalism,
inventiveness and creativity that drive our brand.
Why partner with us
Through leveraging the monopoly of student attention that DUCFS holds, we are able to provide the most impactful and reputable opportunity to showcase your product or firm to a Gen Z demographic.
We therefore invite you to utilise the opportunity to be showcased to your target
market through a varied and extensive marketing campaign, event schedule and
three day show, enabling direct engagement with a highly diverse and talented
student audience.
Become a Partner
A partnerships with DUCFS is an investment into capitalising on the next generation of employees and consumers, providing direct access to some of the brightest and most innovative minds that will indefinitely shape the future.
We enable bespoke partnership strategies that are grounded by the objectives and considerations of our partners. Our partnerships are all unique and can take many forms including, but not limited to, match-funding opportunities, product placement and targeted financial support.
DUCFS in Numbers
Raising over a million pounds since 2016
3,100+ highly engaged Gen Z attendees across 3 show nights
3,000+ viewers on livestream
Social media reach of 167,000 people in 2022
Since 2019 campaign videos have accumulated over 53,387 views
15,000+ followers across social media
235,000+ annual digital profile visits, with a 243% YOY growth
Physical and digital access to 20,000+ Durham University students
Our Partners
2023
| Lipton Ice Tea | Doritos | Reese’s |
| Misfits Health | Proper Corn | Kettle Chips |
| Dodoni Snacks | Bodega Bay Drinks | Red Bull |
| Cobra Beer | Proppaddoms | Doisy & Dam |
| Days | Canned Wine Co | I am Kooky |
| North Pier View | Kettle Chips | Lo Bros |
| OGGS | FUL Foods | Misfits |
| The Shortbread Company | byEloise Ltd | Fireball |
| Buzz Sweets | Love Brownies | By Rotation |
| Jigsaw | Bijoux De Mimi | Delilah |
| W7 | PepsiCo | Ethos |
| Bijoux De Mimi | Newton Europe | HSBC |
| Raptor |
2022
| Newton | Proper | Redbull |
| Fireball | Judes | Lipton |
| Urban Decay | Budlight Seltzer | Love Corn |
| Tony's Chocolony | PoppinCandy | Medahuman |
| ape | KIND | DrPawPaw |
2021
| Sensations | Love Corn | Newton |
| Tenzing | Bud Light | Teach First |
| Creme Eggs | Hippeas | Conscious Candy |
| Impossibrew | Ollys Olives | Ten Acre |
2020
| Dominos | Remedy, | VK |
| Little Moons | Rebel Kitchen | Emily Crisps |
| Off the Eaten Path | Happy Monkey | Teach First |
| Newtons | Tonys Chocolony | Cambrooks Nuts |
