Support us
The RA has been a home for art and art-lovers for more than 250 years and we don’t plan to stop now. But we need your help. Support us today to help secure the RA for the future.
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We’ve been championing art and architecture since 1768 – from ground-breaking exhibitions and a world-class collection, to nurturing young artists and providing free education in the RA Schools.
We are an independent charity and do not receive any revenue funding from the government. With our doors closed, and the majority of our income gone, we are relying on your support to help ensure we can continue to be a place where art is made, exhibited and debated for many years to come.
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Help us bring more art to more people
We know this is a tough time. But if you can, please donate now or become a Friend. With your help, we will remain a place where art is made, exhibited and debated for many more years to come.
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Here are a few ways you can help…
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Donate to the RA
We are run by artists and funded by art-lovers. Every donation will help to secure our future.
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Become a Friend of the RA
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Every Friend of the RA helps us bring more art to more people. Become a member today to support our future and be the first in line when we open our doors again.
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Other ways to support
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Higher levels of membership
The Academicians’ Room
For all the benefits of being a Friend and more, join the Academicians’ Room, our private members’ club for artists and art-lovers. Tucked away on the first floor of the Keeper’s House, you’ll find a vibrant and relaxed haven where members can meet, share drinks, conversation and food.
Patrons of the RA
Become a Patron and play a vital role in allowing us to function as an independent charitable organisation. Your generosity will, among other things, support our world-class exhibition programme, maintain our historic Library and Collection, and help provide free tuition for students at the RA Schools.
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Let art be your legacy
By supporting the Royal Academy with a gift in your will, you can protect all that the Royal Academy stands for, ensuring that we can continue to be a voice for art and for artists, whatever the future may hold.
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Major Gifts, Trusts and Foundations
Considering a larger donation? As a registered charity, and an independent organisation that receives no revenue funding from government, the generosity of trusts and foundations is hugely important for the Royal Academy.
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Thank you to our donors, patrons, corporate sponsors, Friends of the RA and visitors for their continued support.