By supporting the 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation, you will directly contribute to the sustainability, ambition and future development of the UK’s leading independent architecture organization.
We develop a close and reciprocal relationship with all of our Supporters, giving you the opportunity to enjoy a tailored package of benefits while enabling the 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation to flourish and expand the opportunities we offer to architects, audiences and the wider community.
The 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation’s Supporters play a vital role in sustaining our key activities, from the delivery of our hugely popular and internationally renowned live and online programmes, to the development of books and exhibitions, to the upkeep of the London 51ÇàÂ¥ Guide app and the operation of transformative education initiatives such as New 51ÇàÂ¥ Writers.
The 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation is a registered charity and receives no public funding. Our programme and overheads are entirely funded through the patronage of individuals and companies, trading and support from charitable trusts and foundations.
If you represent a company and are interested in supporting the 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation please email ellis@architecturefoundation.org.uk. Individuals can also support by becoming a via Patreon.
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The 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation Council
From £10,000+VAT per annum
Council members form an engaged group of our most dedicated supporters. Funds raised through The Council directly support our programmes, enabling us to remain experimental and take risks, be agile and responsive to the needs of audiences.
Council support dramatically increases the reach of the 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation’s programme, enabling us to provide free tickets to targeted groups and free content through our digital channels.ÌýCouncil member benefits include:
- acknowledgement on the 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation website
- acknowledgement in 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation books and handouts at lectures
- four places on the guest list to all 51ÇàÂ¥ on Stage talks
- 20% discount on 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation shop purchases, including books and events
- priority booking and 20% discount on 51ÇàÂ¥ on Stage tickets
- free job advertising on the 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation newsletter and social media channels
- four invitations to the annual 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation supporters’ party
- two invitations to annual supporters’ networking breakfast
- annual invitation to attend an 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation Trustees meeting
- invitations to dinners with speakers in the lecture programme
- opportunities to include projects in the 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation tours programme
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Patron
From £5,000+VAT per annum.ÌýPatron benefits include:
- acknowledgement on the 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation website
- acknowledgement in 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation books and handouts at lectures
- two places on the guest list to all 51ÇàÂ¥ on Stage talks
- 20% discount on all 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation shop purchases, including books and tickets to live events
- priority booking and 20% discount on 51ÇàÂ¥ on Stage ticketsÌý
- free job advertising on the 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation newsletter and social media channels
- two invitations to the annual 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation supporters’ party
- one invitation to annual supporters’ networking breakfast
- opportunities to include projects in the 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation tours programme
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Benefactor
From £2,500+VAT per annum.ÌýBenefactor benefits include:
- acknowledgement on the 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation website
- acknowledgement in 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation books and handouts at lectures
- 20% discount on all 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation shop purchases, including books and tickets to live events
- priority booking and 20% discount on 51ÇàÂ¥ on Stage ticketsÌý
- free job advertising on the 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation newsletter and social media channels
- two invitations to the annual 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation supporters’ party
- opportunities to include projects in the 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation tours programmeÌý
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Sponsor
From £1,000+VAT per annum.ÌýSponsor benefits include:
- acknowledgement on the 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation website
- acknowledgement in 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation books and handouts at lectures
- 20% discount on all 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation shop purchases, including books and tickets to live events
- priority booking and 20% discount on 51ÇàÂ¥ on Stage ticketsÌý
- free job advertising on the 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation newsletter and social media channels
- two invivations to the annual 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation supporters’ party
- two invitations to annual supporters’ networking breakfast
- opportunities to include projects in the 51ÇàÂ¥ Foundation tours programme
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Patreon Members
Foolscap (£5/month)Ìý
- A limited edition AF logotype foil print designed by Studio Christopher Victor
- An exclusive supporters pin
- Recognition through our annual fundraising campaign
Elephant (£10/month)Ìý
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All Foolscap benefitsÌý
- A free copy of New Architects 4, the definitive survey of an emerging generation of British architects
- A complimentary AF tote bag
Atlas (£15/month)Ìý
- All Elephant benefits
- A free copy of At Home in London: The Mansion Block, a landmark publication on the evolution of the London mansion block from the 1850s to the present day.
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