Friends & individual giving

Annual membership scheme

Parasol unit runs a three-tier annual membership scheme that offers its supporters the opportunity to join an intimate network of individuals who share a passion for art and strongly believe in the future of the foundation.

The annual support of Friends and supporters is instrumental in ensuring the future of Parasol unit and the continuing development of its thriving programme of exhibitions and educational activities.

By becoming a Friend of Parasol unit as a member of Parasol Exhibition Circle, Parasol Circle or Parasol Future Unit you can expand your knowledge of contemporary art, whilst supporting a charitable foundation with an ambitious programme.

Levels of support

The three-tiers of the Friends of Parasol unit membership scheme are tailored to suit the level of support and involvement preferred by individual donors. For an annual donation of £250, £1,250 or £5,000+ a year, you can become a Friend of Parasol unit. Members gain access to a dedicated programme of events and benefits, whilst providing much appreciated support for the foundation.

Support Parasol unit’s exhibition programme as a member of Parasol Exhibition Circle with an annual donation of £5,000+

Members of the foundation’s Parasol Exhibition Circle are dedicated Friends of the foundation who wish to help fund a specific exhibition.

Support Parasol unit as a member of its principal Friends group Parasol Circle with an annual donation of £1,250

Parasol Circle members are often joined by our overseas supporters, Swiss Friends of Parasol unit and Scandinavian Friends of Parasol unit, to enjoy and benefit from a dedicated series of events both within the foundation and at other venues.

Support Parasol unit as a Young Friend by joining Parasol Future Unit with an annual donation of £250

Parasol Future Unit members are a group of young supporters whose involvement is vitally important to the future of the foundation. A dedicated programme of benefits helps them to expand their knowledge of contemporary art and to become future patrons of the arts.