Our Patrons
The generosity of our Patrons means the world to us here at Amity Arts! Have a read of why they’ve decided to support us, in their own words…
Lorraine Nichol
“For their enjoyment and benefit, your students will have a wonderful, productive time with you and your team.”
Local business…
Simple
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“I believe in supporting organisations that bring people together, nurture creativity, and provide opportunities for personal growth.
At Simplecard, we create tools that help people communicate, feel understood, and live with more confidence. Amity Arts shares that same spirit of empowerment, so becoming a patron feels like a natural way to give back and strengthen our community.”
Rhianna Kerr
“Supporting learners to showcase self expression and imagination to further develop themselves, creating a brighter future. Why wouldn’t you want to support that?”
Alex and Pete
“Everyone deserves access to the arts with a quality teacher.”
Alfie T
“I’m going to enjoy watching the shows!”
The team at Amity Arts would like to say a ginormous thank you to each of our Patrons. You are so very appreciated by everyone whose lives you’ve touched with your generosity. Thank you for believing in us here at Amity Arts!
Patronage at Amity Arts
Patronage is a powerful way for arts-loving, community-minded people to invest in creativity and inclusion. If you are passionate about the arts, or improving prospects for adults with SEND within our local area, then becoming a patron is a relatively simple act, with a rather large impact.
At Amity, we believe in the strength of community. By becoming a patron, you’re extending a hand of friendship to those who need it most, and joining a network of people who care deeply about making the arts accessible to everyone.
Become a Patron
Choose Your Level of Support
We offer different patronage portals below. Every patron is equally valued, so please choose the level that feels right for you.
Please be aware that while we are very grateful for all support and interest, we regretfully cannot accept Patronage from any political parties or groups.
£100 Patronage
£100 for a yearly membership, or
£8.34 for a monthly membership
(monthly payment totals to £100.08 yearly)
Perk: 1 free ticket per show run
£250 Patronage
£250 for a yearly membership, or
£20.84 for a monthly membership
(monthly payment totals to £250.08 yearly)
Perk: 3 free tickets per show run
£500 Patronage
£500 for a yearly membership, or
£41.67 for a monthly membership
(monthly payment totals to £500.04 yearly)
Perk: 5 free tickets per show run
Custom Patronage
If you would like to be a patron, but would prefer to specify the amount of your patronage, please get in touch to tell us how much you would like to contribute to Amity Arts! Minimum Patronage fee £100.
Your Patronage
Where do your contributions go?
We’re committed to investing in the future at Amity.
For our students to grow as much as possible, we would need security for the business, accessible equipment, and continuous staff training. As such, the funds raised could be used to finance the following:
- Essential business expenses such as room hire
- Musical instruments designed with limited mobility in mind
- Sensory-friendly costume and props
- Staff training in Makaton (a communication aid based on British Sign Language that can help our staff and students understand each other)
- Extra support from trained professionals should the need arise
Ultimately, our goal is to nurture creative spirits. If we raise enough funds, we might be able to put something aside for next year’s budget, or subsidise the sixteen places available at Amity this year. This keeps it cheap for our students. Awesome.
Please note that Amity Arts Limited is a social enterprise and not a registered charity. That means your patronage is a contribution to our mission — not a donation — and while contributions are not eligible for Gift Aid or any tax relief, they directly fuel inclusive, creative opportunities for adults with learning disabilities.
Perks of being a Patron
For Personal Patrons;
✓Recurring membership (can be cancelled any time)
✓Get exclusive Patron status
✓Free tickets to shows
✓Help keep costs cheap for students
✓ Invest in the future of Amity Arts
✓ Special thanks on the website
✓ Be kept updated of all the great things your Patronage has achieved
For Business Patrons: all of the above, plus;
✓ Publicity space in our programmes
✓ Your business linked onto the Amity Website
Cancelling your patronage
We understand that circumstances change. You can cancel your patronage at any time — no questions asked.
If you’re making payments via GoCardless, you can cancel future payments using the link in your confirmation email or by contacting us directly.
- Monthly Patrons: If your patronage was part of a recurring monthly plan, cancellation will stop future payments but won’t refund previous ones. If you cancel after a payment has been processed, that month’s contribution will still be used to support our inclusive drama programs.
- Yearly Patrons: If your patronage is annual, cancellation will prevent renewal for the following year. However, we’re unable to refund payments that have already been processed, as they’re immediately allocated to our inclusive drama programs.
Patron Perks will continue for the remainder of the month/year which you have contributed to.
We’re incredibly grateful for every bit of support — whether it’s for one month or one year. Your contribution helps us keep classes affordable, accessible, and joyful for adults with learning disabilities.
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