Sign up as a Patron today and make your own personal contribution to the preservation and continuing development of Dove Cottage, one of the world’s most important literary sites.
Choose your membership
Our Patrons contribute to our ongoing activities by making an annual donation of £600 or a monthly donation of £50.
Online donations
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What does it mean to be a Patron?
By becoming a Patron, you will be making a significant contribution to the Wordsworth Trust’s ongoing activities. Our Patrons are a special community of supporters who share a passion for literature, heritage, and the arts, and who enjoy opportunities to be closely involved in our work.
Our current Patrons are listed here.
How do I become a Patron?
It’s quick and easy to sign up online. Simply follow the link for annual or monthly payments below, and become a Patron today.
How much does it cost to become a Patron?
Our Patrons contribute to our ongoing activities by making an annual donation of £600 or a monthly donation of £50.
Set up an annual payment (£600 a year)
Set up a monthly payment (£50 a month)
What are the benefits of being a Patron?
As a thank you for your generosity, you will receive invitations to exclusive events with the Director and Trustees in Grasmere and London, and complimentary copies of new Wordsworth Trust publications.
You will also receive all the benefits that we offer to our Friends, including our quarterly newsletter The Messenger.
What will my donations support?
Your support as a Patron will be applied wherever it is most needed. This can include looking after our collection of books and manuscripts, maintaining our historic properties, putting on exhibitions, and introducing people to Wordsworth’s poetry through our work with schools, universities and community groups.
By becoming a Patron today, you will be helping to keep the Wordsworths’ remarkable legacy alive, right here in ‘the loveliest spot that man hath ever found’.
Can I sign up to be a Patron online?
Yes! You can join quickly and easily through our online form. Simply select either the annual or monthly payment option, complete the sign-up, and start enjoying the benefits of being a Patron today.
Benefits of becoming a Patron
As a thank you for your annual donation, you will receive the following benefits:
You will also receive all the benefits that we offer to our Friends:
Become a Patron today
Other payment methods
For more information about direct debits, standing orders, and donating by card or cheque, download the membership form.
Get in touch
For more information, contact us and our Development Manager, Mark Bains, will get in touch with you.
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