Become a Patron
We hold the written memory of Britain and the world. Our collection contains nearly 170 million items in almost every known language and across civilisations. Whatever your interest, you will be inspired and amazed by our collection. Along with every book published in the UK since the 18th century, our collection includes maps, views, philatelic items, manuscripts of great works of literature and music, first editions, newspapers, personal papers, letters, photographs, oral histories, bird song recordings and numerous other treasures.
By becoming a Patron, you join a valued group of loyal donors who share our passion for knowledge. Patrons help us to unlock the treasures of the Library for all our visitors and researchers, providing inspiration to thousands of people who use our collections onsite and online every day.
As a Patron, you will benefit from exclusive insider access to the Library’s collection and curators, and your gift will open up access for others. You will enjoy an outstanding range of events, from preview openings of our major exhibitions to behind the scenes opportunities, all of which celebrate the variety of our collection and the expertise of our staff.
You can choose from three gift levels:
- Patrons' Circle £1,500 - suggested annual donation of £1,250, cost of benefits £250
- Curators' Circle £5,000 - suggested annual donation of £4,670, cost of benefits £330
- Chairman's Circle £10,000 - suggested annual donation of £9,565, cost of benefits £435
As the Patrons’ membership includes a range of benefits part of your gift cannot be treated as a charitable donation. It is therefore not eligible for Gift Aid and cannot be paid via CAF or a charitable foundation. This amount is £250 for Patrons, £330 for the Curators' Circle and £435 for the Chairman’s Circle. These benefits can be purchased separately, please contact the development team for further information. The remainder of your gift is treated as a voluntary donation, which can be paid via CAF or a charitable foundation.
Please contact Harriet James on +44 (0)20 7412 7141 or Harriet.James@bl.uk if you would like more information about our Patrons’ Programme and the benefits available.
How to become a Patron
You can join online via our secure payment site or contact us to discuss alternative methods of payment.
Please note that as our sites remain closed for the time being, we are not currently able to process paper sign up forms or cheques at this time. We would be delighted to process your information via phone or email, and are able to take payments via our website or bank transfer.