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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Hilary Osborne

Is it wise to donate money to my former university?

Donating money using a cheque
Donating money using a cheque. Photograph: Graham Turner

Every week a Guardian Money reader submits a question, and it's up to you to help him or her out – a selection of the best answers will appear in Saturday's paper.

This week's question

Am I alone in being hounded for money by my former university and unsure whether to make a donation? In a weak moment after yet another call I was thinking of sending them £300. I'm now wondering whether an international charity might make better use of the money. If I pay up, will they chase me forever more?

What are your thoughts?

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