Becoming a member of the Friends of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust is the perfect opportunity to increase your lifetime's enjoyment of William Shakespeare and his works. At the same time, you will be helping the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust achieve its three core objectives, which are:
to promote in the every part of the world the appreciation and study of the plays and other works of William Shakespeare and general advancements of Shakespearian knowledge
to maintain and preserve the Shakespeare Birthplace properties for the benefit of the nation
to provide and maintain for the benefit of the nation a museum and library of books, manuscripts, records of historic interest, pictures, photographs and objects of antiquity with particular, but not exclusive reference to William Shakespeare, his life, works and times
"It's an honour and pleasure for me to serve as a Life Trustee of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, and to support its wonderful work in the presentation of the Shakespeare houses and in conservation and education. Joining the Friends is a practical and rewarding way to further the Trust's work and I urge all who love Shakespeare to do so." Judi Dench
"By joining the Trust you can experience all that, and more: and you can help too to support the Trust's continuing work in interpreting the material life of Shakespeare's family in Stratford for future generations." Michael Wood
The revenue raised through Friends' subscriptions is used for special acquisitions to enrich our collections and enhance the displays in the Houses; to support the work of the Education department and to improve visitor facilities.
By joining the Friends you will be helping to preserve forever the incomparable heritage that Shakespeare left for people of all nations and all ages.
As a member you will enjoy special privileges, including: