Patrons

The idea of a magical, mysterious and beautiful Midnight Garden is made real at YSP - and you don't have to wait for the clock to chime to escape into its extraordinary time-out-of-mind landscape.

- Simon Armitage CBE, Poet Laureate and YSP Trustee

Enjoy a rewarding and unique relationship with YSP, and support our work by becoming a Patron today.

 YSP Patrons are people who care deeply about the future of our world-renowned sculpture park. They support our mission of creating meaningful and enjoyable cultural experiences in a unique environment for everyone, no matter their background or life experience.

 We need to raise c. £3 million annually to support our mission, delivering our creative and learning programmes, as well as maintaining our listed landscape – which includes 500 acres of parkland and 1,650 trees. As a registered charity and accredited museum, YSP relies on the support of individuals to do this.

It is increasingly difficult to raise these funds, making the support of our Patrons more important than ever. By supporting us through Patron membership or by joining the YSP Director’s Circle, which gives even further benefits, you are helping to secure the Park for future generations. 

We would love to welcome you.

Choose the level that best suits you: 

YSP FriendYSP PatronYSP Director's CircleYSP International Patron
Prices range from £25 to £105£1,000 pa / £80 per month / Joint £1,700£3,000 pa / £245 per month / Joint £4,000 Equiv. to £750 pa / £60 per month / Joint Equiv. £1,200
Unlimited free entry to YSP * (with annual pass)* (up to two people)* (up to four people)* (up to two people)
10%* off all catering and retail outlets including online****
Invitation for two to exhibition previews  ***
10% off all names added to the Walk of Art 2****
Free entry per Patron to all YSP Friends events which include exclusive visits to artist studios (terms & conditions apply)  **
Free entry to the Newt in Somerset and other partners subject to availability * (NEWT only)**
Exclusive access to attend the installation or deinstallation of an exhibition or outdoor sculpture **
Introductory off-road tour with Senior Member of Estates Team * (for up to two people)* (for up to four people)
Exhibition catalogue (where produced) ***
Regular Patron only e-news  ***
Acknowledgement on our website (unless you wish to remain anonymous) ***
Your support will directly fund a free artist-led session for up to 33 pupils from a school of your choice (nominate school or ask Learning to nominate a school on your behalf) **
An annual invitation to attend a Directors' Circle lunch with a Director*
Invitation to an exclusive annual artist lunch *
Your name on the Walk of Art 2*

YSP Patron

£1,000 pa / £80 per month or Joint £1,700

  • Exclusive access to attend the installation or deinstallation of an exhibition or outdoor sculpture 
  • Introductory off-road tour for two with Senior Member of Estates Team
  • Exhibition catalogue (where produced) 
  • Unlimited free entry for two to YSP 
  • 10%* off all catering and retail outlets including online
  • Invitation for two to exhibition previews
  • Free entry per Patron to all YSP Friends events, which include exclusive visits to artist studios (terms & conditions apply)  
  • Regular Patron only e-news  
  • Acknowledgement on our website (unless you wish to remain anonymous) 

*Discounts on individual items priced at £250 plus are capped at £25, exclusions may apply

The price includes the cost of the benefits which equals £550. The remaining £450 is a donation, which if eligible will qualify for Gift Aid.

YSP Directors' Circle  

£3,000 pa / £245 per month or Joint £4,000

All the benefits of being a YSP Patron, PLUS:

  • An invitation to attend a Directors' Circle lunch with a Director
  • Invitation to an exclusive annual artist lunch
  • Introductory off-road tour for four with Senior Member of Estates Team
  • Unlimited free entry to YSP for up to four people 
  • Your support will directly fund a free artist-led session for up to 33 pupils from a school of your choice (nominate school or ask Learning to nominate a school on your behalf) 

The price includes the cost of the benefits which equals £1,400. The remaining £1,600 is a donation, which if eligible will qualify for Gift Aid.

YSP International Patron

Equiv. to £750 pa / £60 per month / Joint Equiv. £1,200

  For those who live overseas and are passionate about YSP, International Patrons can enjoy:  

  • Exhibition catalogue (where produced) 
  • Unlimited free entry to YSP for up to four people when in the UK
  • 10%* off all catering and retail outlets including online
  • Your support will directly fund a free artist-led session for up to 33 pupils from a school of your choice (nominate school or ask Learning to nominate a school on your behalf) 
  • Regular Patron only e-news  
  • Acknowledgement on our website (unless you wish to remain anonymous) 

*Discounts on individual items priced at £250 plus are capped at £25, exclusions may apply

The price includes the cost of the benefits which equals £280. The remaining £470 is a donation. For US residents we can offer the 501(c) tax exemption mechanism. 

Thank you for considering supporting YSP today. You can be assured of a warm YSP welcome and that by becoming a YSP Patron it will make you part of an extremely special organisation. 

 For further information please contact Emma Atack, YSP Development Manager: 01924 832 513 or email: patrons@ysp.org.uk