Become a Friend or Patron
We invite you to support The English Concert with a monthly or yearly contribution.
- Revive baroque masterpieces at the highest artistic level
- Support the development of young artists
- Build an inspiring digital legacy through our pioneering outreach and access programme, Handel for All
‘Your encouragement reminds us that what we do is still significant in people’s lives, that we are all together part of a community involved in making musical and concert life the galvanising, unifying and beautiful thing that it is.’
— Joe Crouch, Principal Cello
Membership levels
We offer a range of benefits at each membership level ensuring our Friends and Patrons can be closely involved in our work and become part of The English Concert family.
Coram Patron
£25 / month
£300 / year
- All Friend benefits, plus:
- Invitations to open rehearsals
- Exclusive special offers and events
- Invitations to private receptions for our self-promoted London concerts
- A discount on our CDs and DVDs
£300 covers the performance fee for a Continuo player in one concert.
Hanover Patron
£50 / month
£600 / year
- All Coram benefits, plus:
- Complimentary programmes
- Complimentary copies of our CDs and DVDs
£600 covers the performance fees for the tutti violins in an orchestral concert.
Chandos Patron
£100 / month
£1,200 / year
- All Hanover benefits, plus:
- Opportunities to join the orchestra overseas for concerts and special events
£1,200 supports one TEC Fellow on our early-career programme for a year.
Friend
£5 / month · £60 / year
- ‘Cadenza’ supporter newsletter
- Acknowledgement on our website and in selected print
- Advance booking on English Concert promotions in London
- Invitation to the annual supporter’s reception
Joint subscriptions available — please contact us.
Medici Patron — £250 / month · £3,000 / year
All Chandos benefits, plus invitation to the annual Director’s reception, opportunities to commission a small concert in a private home, invitations to exclusive concerts and events, access to rehearsals, an annual meeting with the Chief Executive, opportunities to sponsor a Principal player and to build a relationship with the musician, and concert and project sponsorship opportunities.
£3,000 contributes toward a renowned conductor’s fee for a project.
Questions we hear most often
What happens after I sign up?
Within a few days, you will receive a letter or email from us welcoming you and confirming the benefits at your level. After that, you’ll hear from us when there’s a reason to; invitations to supporter events, the Cadenza newsletter, a note from the office when something is happening you would want to know about. We do not bombard our supporters and we do not outsource the relationship. If you want to know who to contact at TEC, that will be Aidan Tulloch, or Zoë Seenan, Head of Development their details are in the welcome letter or on the contact page.
How is my gift acknowledged?
Every Friend and Patron is named on our website unless you ask us not to be. You can ask us not to be at any time. Patrons are also named in the printed concert programmes for our self-promoted London concerts. If you would prefer to give anonymously, just tell us when you sign up or any time afterwards, and we will keep the gift off both lists.
Can I make a one-off gift instead of monthly?
Yes. Our donation form supports both: choose “one-off” instead of “monthly” at the top.
Is my gift Gift Aid eligible?
If you’re a UK taxpayer, Gift Aid adds 25p to every £1 you give, at no cost to you. We will ask you to confirm on the form. If you pay higher-rate tax, you can claim the difference back through your own tax return, which makes a £100 gift cost you £75. Your accountant will know how.
Can I switch tiers later?
Yes; just tell us. Most of our Patrons started lower and moved up over time as the relationship deepened.
Can I give jointly with my partner?
We have a joint Friend membership at £80/year (£6.66/month) for couples or households who want to give together. The online form does not currently handle joint sign-ups. Please email the office and we will set it up by hand. (Joint giving above the Friend rung is uncommon but possible; get in touch.)
Do you have questions about supporting The English Concert?
If you would like any further information or to discuss any aspects of membership or purchasing benefits separately, please contact the Development team on development@englishconcert.co.uk or 020 3962 2322.