Cheltenham Festivals Patronages
Become a Patron and join a group of local and national Festival supporters who are building a world in where everyone can explore and create culture. Only 40% of our income comes from ticket sales and rest has to be raised annually from sponsorship, grants and donations to fund our Festival programmes and our year-round Learning and Participation work.
What is a Patronage?
A Patronage is a way to both support and enjoy the work of Cheltenham Festivals and makes the perfect gift too for a culture lover. We have three levels of Patronage available at different price points which all contribute directly to funding our activity, as well as unlocking a set of benefits including priority booking, exclusive events including an annual Season Launch and Patron Party at Cheltenham Jazz Festival, hospitality area access at our Festivals and acknowledgement.
Discuss becoming a Patron
To discuss joining Cheltenham Festivals as a Patron please email patrons@cheltenhamfestivals.com and a member of the team will be in touch.
Alternatively, please call our Patrons Manager, Fiona Magowan, on 01242 569242. The team are always happy to arrange a meeting if you would prefer to discuss our Patron scheme in person.
Life Patrons
£50,000
Tickets
- Priority booking 10 days before Members through dedicated booking service
- No booking fee
- Reserved seats for unreserved events
- Four Festival brochures posted direct to you*
- Save the date card with all important dates posted direct to you*
Public Acknowledgement
- Supporter listing in Annual Review
- Supporter listing on website
- Supporter listing in brochure
- Patron pin badge
Invitations to Special Events
- Annual Season Launch event
- Annual Patron Party during a Festival
- Opening night party invitations
- Annual Life and Director's Circle event
Hospitality Area Access
- Access for Patrons (two people)
- Up to six additional guests to hospitality areas
- Access to Green Room at Science and Literature Festivals for two people (no guests)
- Dedicated Patrons entrance to the Big Top at Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Director's Circle
£3,200 PA
Tickets
- Priority booking seven days before to Members through dedicated booking service
- No booking fee
- Reserved seats for unreserved events
- Four Festival brochures posted direct to you*
- Save the date with all important dates posted direct to you*
Public Acknowledgement
- Supporter listing in Annual Review
- Supporter listing on website
- Supporter listing in brochure
- Patron pin badge
Invitations to Special Events
- Annual Season Launch event
- Annual Patron Party during a Festival
- Opening night party invitations
- Annual Life and Director's Circle event
Hospitality Area Access
- Access for Patrons (two people)
- Up to four additional guests to hospitality areas
- Access to Green Room at Science and Literature Festivals (two people)
- Dedicated Patrons entrance to the Big Top at Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Gold Patrons
£2,000 PA
Tickets
- Priority booking four days before Members through dedicated booking service
- No booking fee
- Four Festival brochures posted direct to you*
- Save the date card with all important dates posted direct to you*
Public Acknowledgement
- Supporter listing in Annual Review
- Supporter listing on website
- Supporter listing in brochure
- Patron pin badge
Invitations to Special Events
- Annual Season Launch event
- Annual Patron Party during a Festival
Hospitality Area Access
- Access for Patrons (two people)
- Up to two additional guests to hospitality area
Silver Patrons
£1,080 PA
Tickets
- Priority booking two days before Members through dedicated booking service
- No booking fee
- Four Festival brochures posted direct to you*
- Save the date card with all important dates posted direct to you*
Public Acknowledgement
- Supporter listing in Annual Review
- Supporter listing on website
- Patron pin badge
Invitations to Special Events
- Annual Season Launch event
- Annual Patron Party during a Festival
Hospitality Area Access
- Access for two Patrons
Please note the capacity for Life Patronage is limited but we will release places from time to time when space is available. Please contact the Patrons and Trusts Administrator to indicate interest.
Your Patronage is considered a donation and is eligible for Gift Aid, which means it is eligible for Gift Aid and as a result we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give at no extra cost to yourself.
A donation is requested but not required to support the work of Cheltenham Festivals, which qualifies for Gift Aid. If you wish to make a contribution as a Patron but do not wish to receive benefits or attend exclusive events, you can make a donation only gift to Cheltenham Festivals. Please contact us for more information.
Registered charity no 251765
*We can only send brochures and news to those with valid contact information and with permission to receive marketing information by email and post.
