Support Us
We are incredibly grateful for the support we received for the restoration of the house from many generous funding bodies and individuals. There are several ways you too can support the ongoing work of Turner’s House and help sustain its future as an important heritage site and place where visitors of all ages and backgrounds can learn about Turner’s largest 3D artwork.
Turner’s House Trust is an independent registered charity which relies on visitors’ admission, grants and donations to remain open for all.
If you would like to donate to help us into the future, you can do it here:
Despite lockdown, you can still be involved with our work. Click on each of the tabs above, and find out more about the Friends of Turner’s House, Patron, Sandycombe and Supporters Circles and Corporate Membership. These are all active ways of helping now and keeping in touch with the Trust whilst we are closed. You will receive all the news first, and then enjoy a year of free entry from the day we re-open.
You can make a donation to Turner’s House Trust’s important work here:
How Turner’s House is funded
Turner’s House Trust became the owner of Sandycombe Lodge in December 2010 and is responsible for the management of this historic property. The Trust now works to advance education in the arts for the benefit of the public, with the aim of promoting wider knowledge of the work of Turner.
The Grade II* listed building opened its doors to the public in 2017 following a £2.4 million conservation programme, made possible by the Heritage Lottery Fund (now National Lottery Heritage Fund) and a number of generous foundations and individual donors as well as the ‘Friends of Turner’s House’. Meticulously restored to its original appearance c. 1813, the House has won a number of awards, including the prestigious 2018 Royal Institute of British Architects London Conservation Award.
The Trust is an independent registered charity, no 1111653, and registered with Companies House. It receives no government funding and relies exclusively on visitors’ admission, grants, corporate sponsorship and donations to fund all House costs, education and outreach programmes as well as the programme of Turner Original Exhibitions and Artists in Residence.
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’. To download the leaflet and joining form, please click HERE
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.
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. To download the leaflet and joining form, please click HERE
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
– Opportunity to book a bespoke connoisseur tour of Turner’s House for you and up to 4 guests
– 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 Supporters 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. Your donation will help to keep the only 3-dimensional artwork of J.M.W. Turner open to the public.
Supporters Circle £95 pa
To download the joining form, please click HERE
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 *
– Opportunity to book bespoke connoisseur tours of Turner’s House
– Invitations to an annual programme of Turner’s House events, talks and tours
– Regular e-newsletters with upcoming events and exhibitions
* Terms & conditions apply. Booking required.
Join the Friends of Turner’s House
The Friends of Turner’s House was set up in 2004 to support Professor Livermore (the last owner) in his wish to preserve the house for the nation. The Friends continue to support the aims of the Turner’s House Trust to maintain Sandycombe Lodge as a small museum and learning centre.
We always welcome new Friends to support our work and to participate in our activities. Become a member to enjoy free entrance to Turner’s House and to a series of events, talks and social events.
Membership
– Individual £25 per year
– Two Members at the same address £40 per year
To join please download our application form HERE and send your completed form to Margarets Saunders at friends@turnershouse.org, or post it at the address on the application form. The membership subscription can be paid by standing order (Form attached HERE to be sent via post), bank transfer, or cheque and all details can be found on the application form.
What We Do
The Friends of Turner’s House raise funds to support the House by organising a programme of events which take place throughout the year, both locally and further afield. We hold talks and arrange visits to galleries and exhibitions to deepen our understanding of Turner, his times and his art. We also organise social events where Friends can meet and socialise.
The Friends run an annual Turner’s Prize competition with Richmond College.
In 2019 Friends were able to contribute £6,000 towards the support of Turner’s House.
2019 Activities for the Friends included:
March 2019: the Friends welcomed Nick Powell, Secretary of the Turner Society, who gave the spring lecture on Turner’s Titles.
July 2019: Visit to Pitzhanger Manor, the recently restored country home of Sir John Soane in Ealing
July 2019: Friends’ Summer Party was held at York House following the AGM.
October 2019: David Bowman of Bowman Gallery Richmond gave a talk and demonstration on the history, technique and craftsmanship of the art of gilding focussing on the conservation of items including picture frames and furniture and the use of gilding on Hollywood film sets.
December 2019: Our Christmas party was a great opportunity to meet old and new Friends before the holidays.
January 2020: An interesting talk introducing the new £20 note was held at the Bank of England in which Friends learnt about the process that brought the banknote featuring JMW Turner and his Fighting Temeraire into production.
Upcoming Friends Events 2020
Events are published in regular newsletters which are emailed to all Friends. These newsletters provide further information on how to book.