Become a Patron

Our Patrons are an exclusive group of dedicated people who share our values and wish to be more involved in our work. They make annual donations of £1,000 or more and enjoy a range of exclusive benefits.

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Individual membership: £1,000 a year (£250 a quarter or £83 a month)

Joint membership: £1,500 a year (£375 a quarter or £125 a month)

Join now by Direct Debit

Join now by credit or debit card

Download a printable leaflet and Direct Debit form

Benefits of joining

As well as knowing your gift will make an enormous difference to our work, you will enjoy a number of benefits:

  • invitations to gala events around the country for you and a guest;
  • the opportunity to meet Trustees during the annual Trustees church tour and dinner;
  • behind the scenes visits to any of our conservation projects, guided by a member of the conservation team;
  • regular updates about our work including advanced copies of our bi-annual newsletter.

All the benefits of joining the Directors Club and becoming a Supporter:

  • special conservation reports including new vestings and updates on major projects;
  • priority booking and discounts for our Historic Church Tours, craft skills courses and occasional conferences;
  • special discounts for other heritage attractions, currently these are free entry to St Paul's Cathedral and Canterbury Cathedral and two for the price of one entry to Westminster Abbey and York Minster (Minster and Undercroft only); as well as discounted entry to the Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre, North Anston near Sheffield, between October 2011 and March 2012 (£1 for one visit, adult admission usually £7.80);
  • a bi-annual newsletter and a bi-annual bulletin giving you an exclusive insight into our work and plans for the future;
  • a complimentary copy of our annual review;
  • special discounts on CCT merchandise, such as Christmas Cards.

You will also receive a comprehensive welcome pack containing:

  • your membership card;
  • a special CCT bookmark and a window sticker;
  • a high quality greetings card with envelope featuring stunning photography of our churches;
  • a booklet showcasing 50 of our finest churches;
  • your choice of CCT County Guides.

Gift memberships

Patron gift memberships are available for both individual and joint. Gift memberships are sent in a welcome pack and can be mailed to you or directly to the recipient to arrive on the date you request. Download a printable form or phone 020 7213 0673 to organise a gift membership.

Donate by text

Last year, we welcomed over two million visitors to our churches. If each person donated just £2, this would enable us to keep our churches open, safe and watertight for you and future generations to enjoy.

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Text code 'OCCT05' to 70070 to donate now (free from all networks).

Or use the button below to donate online.

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Staff and volunteers with MP at St George's Church, Shimpling

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