Become a Friend

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Our Friends of Gresham College are a thriving community of people who kindly support us with a regular donation. We currently have over 120 Friends. 

Why give regularly? 

Regular donations allow Gresham College to plan ahead confidently, continuing to provide public lectures by leading academics and experts for tens of thousands of people in London, and millions online. With your support, many more people – from a broader range of backgrounds and ages – will benefit from the outstanding free education Gresham College offers.  

With your support, you can help us achieve that goal. 

Thanks to a generous donor eager to diversify our income from audiences and supporters, all donations made in 2025 will be matched. This means your contribution will be doubled at no extra cost to you, amplifying your impact. 

The benefits of becoming a Friend 

Once you have made your regular gift of £10 per month or more, you will become a Friend of Gresham College.   

As a thank you for your regular support, you will receive special benefits:   

  • A Gresham College branded gift in the post 
  • Early registration access to our prestigious annual Sir Thomas Gresham Lecture and other special events
  • Updates on the impact of your support
  • A 15% discount to hire our unique venue, Barnard's Inn Hall

Become a Friend by filling in the form below:

C. E. Lord OBE:

C. E. Lord OBE 

“Gresham College makes an extraordinary contribution to educating the public in London and globally, just as it has for over 400 years, which is why I am so proud to be a Gresham Friend. I hope you’ll consider joining me in supporting this important institution.”

Thank you to the Friends of Gresham College, who together help us to advance our work of making world-class knowledge easily accessible, and nurturing a love for learning amongst audiences in the UK and beyond. 

If you have any questions, please email the Head of Fundraising and Engagement on C.Blakeway-Phillips@gresham.ac.uk or call +44(0) 7827 068129