Support Us
We are incredibly grateful for the support we have already received from our generous funding bodies, and individuals. There are several ways you too can support Turners House, and help sustain its future as an important heritage site and visitor attraction.
Join the Friends of Turner’s House
The Friends of Turner’s House was set up in 2004 to support Professor Livermore (the last resident) in his aim to preserve the house for the nation, and now supports the aims of the Turner’s House Trust to restore and conserve Sandycombe Lodge.
We always welcome new Friends to support our work and participate in our activities, so if you would like to join (or renew) please talk with a steward when you visit the House.
Applications for membership will reopen on 1st February 2020 following the outcome of an EGM to be held on 29th January 2020 when new terms and conditions may be introduced. Any applications received before the end of January 2020 will be processed after that date.
If you have any questions about Friends membership, please email friends@turnershouse.org
What We Do
The Friends of Turner’s House organise a programme of events which take place throughout the year, both locally and further afield. We hold talks and arrange visits to galleries to deepen our understanding of Turner, his times and his art, and there are social gatherings where Friends can meet.
The Friends have run several art competitions for local schools and colleges and we will be continuing with this programme for 2019.
Recent Activities
Recent activities for the Friends have included a visit to Pitzhanger Manor, Sir John Soane’s newly restored house in Ealing, London. For the annual Spring lecture in March, the Friends welcomed Nick Powell, Secretary of the Turner Society, who gave a fascinating lecture on ‘Turner’s Titles’.
A successful Summer Party was held at York House on 10th July, which was preceded by the AGM.
For the Annual Autumn lecture which took place on the 16th of October, David Bowman, expert fine art restorer of the Bowman Gallery, Richmond, gave a unique talk on the art of ‘Gilding’. This was a fantastic introduction to the history, technique and extraordinary craftsmanship of the art of gilding with a focus on the conservation of items ranging antique picture frames to film sets from the golden age of Hollywood.
Upcoming Friends Events 2019
Events are published in regular newsletters which are emailed to all Friends. These newsletters provide further information on how to book.
Join Our Sandycombe Circle
There is a centuries-old tradition of patronage of the arts, and artists like J.M.W. Turner could not have flourished without the support of generous individuals.
Sandycombe Circle and Patrons Circle Members provide the crucial financial support that enables an outstanding artistic and heritage education programme to be delivered annually, new artist partnerships to be developed and essential House and collection conservation work to preserve this unique place.
Sandycombe Circle £250 pa
Support from the Sandycombe Circle enables us to conserve Turner’s House and Collection and deliver our annual learning and community programme. Circles Leaflet
Members enjoy
– A personal welcome pack including DVD documentary Saving Turner’s House and book J.M.W. Turner, RA, the artist and his house at Twickenham
– Free admission every day the House is open *
– Invitations to Exhibition Private Views
– Invitations to an annual programme of Turner’s House events, talks and tours
– Priority booking for selected Turner’s House events
– Regular e-newsletters with upcoming events and exhibitions
– Acknowledgement on the Trust’s website
– 10% discount on selected Turner’s House Trust retail
* Terms & conditions apply. Booking required.
Join our Patrons Circle
There is a centuries-old tradition of patronage of the arts, and artists like J.M.W. Turner could not have flourished without the support of generous individuals.
Sandycombe Circle and Patrons Circle Members provide the crucial financial support that enables an outstanding artistic and heritage education programme to be delivered annually, new artist partnerships to be developed and essential House and collection conservation work to preserve this unique place.
Patrons Circle £500 pa
Patrons Circle members play a key role in supporting our purpose to promote a wider knowledge of J.M.W. Turner’s work and with our role as custodians of Turner’s ‘Sandycombe years’. Circles Leaflet
Members enjoy
– Invitations to exclusive Patrons-only social events
– Invitations to meet the Board of Trustees and Staff for behind-the-scenes insight into this unique place
– Opportunity to book themed curator-led tours of the House for you and up to five guests*
– Acknowledgement on House Patron’s Board and on the Trust’s website*
– A copy of The Extraordinary Life and Momentous Times of J. M. W. Turner by Franny Moyle
– A personal welcome pack including DVD documentary Saving Turner’s House and book J.M.W. Turner, RA, the artist and his house at Twickenham
– Free admission every day the House is open *
– Invitations to Exhibition Private Views
– Invitations to an annual programme of Turner’s House events, talks and tours
– Priority booking for selected Turner’s House events
– Regular e-newsletters with upcoming events and exhibitions
– Acknowledgement on the Trust’s website
– 10% discount on selected Turner’s House Trust retail
* Terms & conditions apply. Booking required.
Donations, however large or small, will be gratefully received and used carefully. Please let us know if you are happy for your name to be listed as a donor or if you would prefer not to.
Please send donations in the form of a cheque or charity voucher (e.g. a CAF credit). These should be made payable to Turner’s House Trust and sent to:
The Hon. Treasurer, Turner’s House Trust
Sandycombe Lodge, 40 Sandycoombe Road
Twickenham TW1 2LR
Please join our mailing list to be the first to hear news from Turner’s House and Friends of Turner’s House plus invitations to special events.
The link is located bottom right of each Turner’s House web page.