Patronage Tiers
We offer three tiers of patronage, allowing you to select the option most suited to you.
Patrons Circle - £1,000 per year
- Invitations to a unique and varied programme of behind-the-scenes tours, curator talks and exhibition private views
- Joint Membership of Historic Royal Palaces, including free admission to some of the country’s iconic palaces: Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Banqueting House, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
- Free entry to all ticketed exhibitions
- Optional acknowledgement and thanks in our Annual Report
- Optional acknowledgement and thanks on our website for the duration of your patronage
Treasures Circle - £5,000 per year
All benefits offered to Patrons Circle plus:
- A private, behind-the-scenes, stores tour for you and up to five guests, with a Senior Curator during museum opening hours *
- Access to exclusive off-site visits to expand insight into the Royal Armouries’ collection and the history of arms and armour
- An invitation for you and a guest to an Annual Private Drinks with the Director-General & Master of the Armouries
Benefactor Circle - £10,000 per year
Our highest tier of patronage, our Benefactor Circle enjoy a bespoke, extraordinary access to the Royal Armouries collection.
Enjoy benefits offered to the Treasures Circle, plus:
- With the help of a dedicated account manager, you will have the opportunity to tailor your experience with us, with personalised access to the Royal Armouries according to your interest
- Annual Private Dinner with the Chair & Director-General & Master of the Armouries3
- Recognition of your donation on the museum supporters board, for the duration of your patronage
*Access to the stores is subject to identity checks; please contact us for further details.
Increase your donation by 25% at no additional cost to you.
Royal Armouries Patronage comprises a benefits value detailing the actual cost to
the Royal Armouries. This part of your gift is not eligible for Gift Aid, but we can
benefit from Gift Aid on any donation over and above the benefits value.
Benefits Value: £400
Donation: £600
This means that for £1,000 patronage, Royal Armouries can claim an extra £150,
at no cost to you.
In order to be able to claim Gift Aid on your Patrons donation, we are required to make explicit the commercial value of any benefits we may offer to Patrons. The benefits value is £400 and is available for purchase separately. Please contact the Development Team on developmentd@armouries.org.uk for more details.
Royal Armouries is a charity and relies on your support. Every £1 donated is invested back into the museum, so that you can play your part in caring for the national collection and keeping it free for future generations to enjoy.
If you are a UK taxpayer, you can make your gift go further with Gift Aid. Using Gift Aid means that for every £1 you donate to Royal Armouries, we can claim an extra 25p from HM Revenue and customs at no extra cost to you.
Our Charitable Status
Royal Armouries is an exempt charity as listed in the Schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is recognised as charitable by HM Revenue & Customs and all donations are invested back into the museum, to care for the collection and help to keep it free for future generations to enjoy.
Patronage Tiers
We offer three tiers of patronage, allowing you to select the option most suited to you.
Patrons Circle - £1,000 per year
- Invitations to a unique and varied programme of behind-the-scenes tours, curator talks and exhibition private views
- Joint Membership of Historic Royal Palaces, including free admission to some of the country’s iconic palaces: Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace, Kensington Palace, Banqueting House, Hillsborough Castle and Gardens
- Free entry to all ticketed exhibitions
- Optional acknowledgement and thanks in our Annual Report
- Optional acknowledgement and thanks on our website for the duration of your patronage
Treasures Circle - £5,000 per year
All benefits offered to Patrons Circle plus:
- A private, behind-the-scenes, stores tour for you and up to five guests, with a Senior Curator during museum opening hours *
- Access to exclusive off-site visits to expand insight into the Royal Armouries’ collection and the history of arms and armour
- An invitation for you and a guest to an Annual Private Drinks with the Director-General & Master of the Armouries
Benefactor Circle - £10,000 per year
Our highest tier of patronage, our Benefactor Circle enjoy a bespoke, extraordinary access to the Royal Armouries collection.
Enjoy benefits offered to the Treasures Circle, plus:
- With the help of a dedicated account manager, you will have the opportunity to tailor your experience with us, with personalised access to the Royal Armouries according to your interest
- Annual Private Dinner with the Chair & Director-General & Master of the Armouries3
- Recognition of your donation on the museum supporters board, for the duration of your patronage
*Access to the stores is subject to identity checks; please contact us for further details.
Becoming a Patron gives you the opportunity to inspire future generations to engage with the continued relevance of arms and armour and their contribution to public life.
If you would like to chat to the team about becoming a Royal Armouries Patron and the impact of your support, please contact development@armouries.org.uk and one of the team will be in touch very soon.