Major Donors
Make a transformative impact on our collections, conservation, learning programmes and long-term resilience.
The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust welcomes support from individuals who share our commitment to caring for the world’s most significant Shakespeare heritage and making Stratford-upon-Avon a home for Shakespeare for the world.
Major donors are central to our work. Their philanthropy enables us to care for Shakespeare’s historic family homes, curate internationally important collections, and spark conversations about his life and legacy through our globally renowned museums, learning, research, and community programmes. Support from major donors also contributes to essential conservation activity—protecting fragile historic buildings, safeguarding rare objects, and ensuring Shakespeare’s heritage is cared for to the highest standards.
This generosity strengthens our long-term resilience, helping ensure that people everywhere can explore and connect with Shakespeare in ways that feel relevant today and in the years ahead.
We work closely with major donors to align their interests with our strategic priorities—whether supporting conservation projects, capital developments, education and community programmes, or sustaining our core charitable mission. Major donors are also invited to engage more deeply with our work through special events, behind-the-scenes access, and opportunities to meet our experts.
We also welcome support from our international community. For donors based in the United States, tax-effective giving can be made through Shakespeare Birthplace America.
To discuss major gift opportunities, please contact our Development Team.