Supporter giving programmes

Conservation in action at Tyntesfield, North Somerset © NT/Tyntesfield

Go behind the scenes and talk to our experts

© NT/Tyntesfield

If you are considering making a gift of £250 or more to us, you have the opportunity to become part of one of our annual giving programmes – Guardian, Benefactor or Quercus.

By supporting us in this way, you can develop your own relationship with us at the level which suits you, as well as participating in tailor-made programmes of enjoyable and stimulating activities. These groups of committed supporters provide vital funding each year to our projects and places and we are extremely grateful for their generous support.

Our Benefactors

Benefactors and Patrons having a tour of the Gertrude Jekyll Garden at Lindisfarne Castle © NTPL/Robert Morris

You can become more involved with us by joining our Benefactors programme. Through closer involvement with our people, places and projects, you will gain a greater insight into our...

Quercus

Director-General Dame Fiona Reynolds at an AGM © NTPL/Paul Harris

If you choose to donate more than £5,000 over a 12 month period, you become eligible to join our Quercus programme - which welcomes you to the very heart of how we work.

Patrons

Forecourt of the house at Nymans

If you give us a gift of £25,000 over 10 years, you will be awarded the title Patron of the National Trust. Find out more about what we can offer to our Patrons.

How you have helped

Tarn Hows visitor centre

Tarn Hows

On visiting Tarn Hows in the Lake District, Mr and Mrs Parfett decided they wanted to do something to help the area. They worked with us to create a new centre to offer much-needed facilities for visitors.

Saving a masterpiece

Breughel's Procession to Calvary

Breughel's Procession to Calvary - saved for the nation by you.

'The Procession to Calvary' by Breughel is the star attraction at Nostell Priory, and thanks to your donations, we have now been able to ensure that it can now be cared for and enjoyed for many years to come.

At a glance...

  • history in one spot © Dave Piper

    Benefactor events 2012

    More about our schedule of events designed especially for our Benefactors.

  • Keyboard at Fenton House, part of the Benton Fletcher collection. © Jenna Garrett

    Quercus events 2012

    More about our schedule of events for members of our Quercus programme.

  • Close-up of Souter Lighthouse © NTPL/Matthew Antrobus

    Tax efficient giving

    Our guide to donating using schemes like gift aid, share giving and higher rate tax.

  • A close-up of two miniature Faberge dogs at Polesden Lacey. © NTPL/Andreas von Einsiedel

    Inside Trust newsletter

    Keep up to date with how your money is being put to good use in our regular newsletter for donors.