Support Lakeland Arts
Become or renew as a Friend, Patron or Benefactor
Help us care for and share our collections, exhibitions and historic spaces for future generations.
As a charity, Lakeland Arts relies on the generosity of our supporters to help conserve significant works, deliver inspiring programmes, and create meaningful ways for people to experience art, heritage and culture across Cumbria.
Whether you are becoming a Supporter for the first time or renewing your existing contribution, your involvement plays an important role in sustaining and developing our work for the future.
Why support Lakeland Arts?
Your contribution helps us to:
- Care for nationally significant collections and historic buildings
- Deliver exhibitions, learning programmes and public events
- Keep art, heritage and culture accessible to more people
- Create opportunities for communities, young people and visitors to engage with Lakeland Arts
- Develop and grow our work for future generations
All Supporter contributions are eligible for Gift Aid, increasing the value of your support at no additional cost and helping your contribution go even further.
Choose your level of support
Friend
A simple and meaningful way to support Lakeland Arts
Individual: £45 / Joint: £70
Friends help sustain our work and keep it accessible to audiences across the Lakes, while enjoying free entry to all Lakeland Arts venues, invitations to previews, and regular updates throughout the year.
Patron
Supporting and shaping our work more deeply
Individual: £300 / Joint: £400
Patrons play an important role in supporting and developing our work, while enjoying closer engagement with our collections, programmes and team through special events and experiences.
Benefactor
Transformational support with deeper engagement
Individual: £1,000 / Joint: £1,250
Benefactors make a transformational contribution to Lakeland Arts, helping shape our future while enjoying a deeper connection to our work, people and programmes.
Supporter benefits
All Supporters enjoy:
- Free entry to Abbot Hall, Blackwell – The Arts & Crafts house, and Windermere Jetty Museum
- Children living in the same household may accompany Supporters on visits free of charge
- Invitations to exhibition previews, talks and special events
- Newsletters and updates throughout the year
- Optional recognition as a Supporter
- Closer engagement with our work, collections, programmes and people
Patrons and Benefactors also enjoy an enhanced programme of events, experiences and opportunities for deeper engagement with Lakeland Arts.
Joint Support
Joint Supporter options are available for two adults living at the same address, in line with Gift Aid requirements.
If purchasing a Joint Supporter level, please provide the second supporter’s name and email address in the Order Notes at checkout.
Thank you
Every contribution helps us care for the collections, places and stories that make Lakeland Arts special. Thank you for supporting our work.
