Your contribution as an individual or corporate Benefactor will enable QEST’s work to continue, delivering our key strands of activity supporting professional makers, inspiring the next generation and investing in the future of craft in the UK ( see below).
By making a one-off or annual contribution of £1,000 to £5,000, you'll enable our work to continue, whilst enjoying opportunities to support and engage with our talented alumni community and like-minded contributors and through our events.
Benefactor Tiers
£1,000 +
Contribute £1,000 or more and receive:
- A quarterly Benefactor e-newsletter
- Acknowledgement as a Benefactor in the QEST Impact Review/Annual Report and on the Supporters page of QEST's website
- VIP invitation to QEST events.
£2,500 +
Contribute £2,500 or more and receive:
- A quarterly Benefactor e-newsletter
- Acknowledgement as a Benefactor in the QEST Impact Review/Annual Report and on the Supporters page of QEST's website
- VIP invitation to QEST events
- Discounted tickets to QEST paid-for events.
£5,000 +
Contribute £5,000 or more and receive:
- A quarterly Benefactor e-newsletter
- Acknowledgement as a Benefactor in the QEST Impact Review/Annual Report and on the Supporters page of QEST's website
- VIP invitation to QEST events
- Discounted tickets to QEST paid-for events
- An annual visit to a maker workshop or studio
- An invitation to a privately hosted annual Dinner.
Benefactor Impact
Your financial contribution as a Benefactor will help us to deliver our four key strands of activity, building a diverse pipeline of creative and craft talent, and strengthening the future of the UK’s craft sector:
- Grants Programme: Scholarships, Emerging Makers, Apprenticeships – providing funding for training and education to individuals at pivotal moments in their career
- Craft & Making Saturday Clubs: Weekly hands-on craft education for 13–16-year-olds across the UK (12 Clubs) in partnership with the National Saturday Club
- Making the Future: A national schools programme in partnership with Education and Employers, introducing young people to careers in craft and conservation (engaged 39,000 young people to date)
- Alumni Support & Sector Leadership: Masterclasses, industry collaborations, ambassador roles, advocacy, and national partnerships with leading creative bodies.
Contact the QEST Team
To discuss your donation, contact Elisa Franco-Meilak, Head of Fundraising and Development.
