Friends of the House
Erasmus Darwin House was originally restored with the help of money from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Regional Development Fund. However this does not contribute towards the continual running costs of the House, and income from admissions is not enough. The House gets annual grants from the City and District councils but constantly requires extra outside funding to keep afloat.
At least £50,000 per annum is required to remain solvent. The management of Erasmus Darwin House is working hard to find corporate sponsors. One source of income is the Friends’ scheme. By becoming a Friend of Erasmus Darwin House you will add to the vital income. In return , a Friend will receive:-
- Free visits to the house;
- A regular newsletter;
- Reduced rate of hire of the seminar room – for either business or social meetings
- Invitation to the A.G.M.
Membership of the Friends is:
- single member – £13.00
- joint member – £20.00
- concessionary – £10.00
- joint concessionary – £18.00
- 10 year membership – £100
- joint 10 year – £150
- life membership – £250
- joint life membership – £400
Major Donors of the Foundation
We have also received generous support from The Fred Linford Charitable Trust, which has sponsored the special Bookcase in the Library & Research Room, and The Lichfield Swinfen-Broun Trust, which has sponsored the Seminar Room. The Technology Room on the ground floor is sponsored by Lichfield Conduit Lands Trust, to which we are also very grateful.
Sponsors
Visit our Sponsors page [ HERE ]
Patronage
We are pleased to announce that Heather and Christopher Darwin are Patrons of Erasmus Darwin House along with Professor Steve Jones and TV personality Adam Hart-Davis
How to become a Friend
Print off and complete the Application Form and send it with your cheque or a completed bankers order form as directed to the Secretary (address below).
The Secretary
Friends of the Erasmus Darwin House
c/o Erasmus Darwin House, Beacon St, Lichfield
Staffs Ws13 7AD
England