Patrons

Join Craft Council as Patron or Benefactor and help preserve the future of craft. Together, we create positive change in society, for craft businesses and in individuals' lives.

Join as Patron

Join as a Benefactor

Visitors to Collect 2019. Photo: Iona Wolff

Support from patrons can directly enable:

a richer understanding of the collection through our Craft for the People project, delivering regular encounters with objects and their stories for schools, researchers, makers, collectors and the public at large
acquisitions of work by outstanding makers for our collection, enabling us to build & share a national collection of craft that all facets of society can enjoy and appreciate
opportunities for children and young people from all parts of society to access making, enabling them to develop their creativity, build their confidence and stimulate independent thinking
support, platforming and promotion for all makers to build sustainable careers and businesses
an exceptional creative programme that can inspire and ignite a craft passion for the nation

Become a Patron today

You can support us as a Patron or as a Benefactor:

Patron £1250+

Benefits £410; Suggested donation £840+

Invitation to a bespoke calendar of events
Crafts magazine Gold membership, giving you access to talks, live events and bi-annual copies of the magazine
VIP invitation to Collect
Exclusive tour of Collect before public opening
Invitations to Crafts Council's Private Views
Yearly update from the CEO
Acknowledgement of your support as Founding Patron on our website

You can become a patron by paying only the cost of the benefits you receive, and any donation on top is voluntary. Crafts Council is a charity, and donations help us carry out our mission.

If you would like to learn more about becoming a Patron, please contact Laura Hollingworth.

Join as Patron

Benefactor £2500+

Benefits £650, Suggested Donation £1850+

All of the benefits of Patrons
Invite for two to the yearly Chair’s dinner
Private tour of Craft Council's exhibitions for up to 10 people

Join as Benefactor

If you would like to pay by bank transfer or cheque, or would like more information, please contact development@craftscouncil.org.uk.