Your support really can make a difference

What is The Atkinson Development Trust?
The Atkinson Development Trust is a registered charity that raises money to support The Atkinson.
It is run by a dedicated team of volunteers aiming to connect people with the heritage, art and stories of Sefton; improve access to the collections and the building; and have a positive impact on local people’s lives.
You can support in lots of ways including donating, becoming a member, adopting a teddy and sponsoring a seat.
Any gift, large or small, makes a real difference in helping the Trust support The Atkinson.
The Atkinson Development Trust is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation Registered Charity Number 1161020.

Membership
Membership is your way to get closer to Sefton’s fascinating heritage, and a whole world of incredible art. For just a few pounds a month, you can enjoy a programme of exclusive events and discounts. At the same time, you’ll be helping us to use our remarkable building and its collections to benefit local communities and inspire future generations.
Individual Membership: £36 / £26 concession
Joint Membership: £67 / £47 concession
Membership benefits:
• Special Members-only events, including exclusive access to artist-led exhibition briefings and a behind-the-scenes tour
• Invitations for you and a guest to attend exhibition opening nights
• Free entry to The Atkinson’s regular programme of Evening Talks
• £10 off a purchase of original artwork in our Landing exhibitions, including The Sefton Open.
• A free exhibition catalogue for The Sefton Open
• 10% discount in A Great Little Place café
• 10% discount in The Atkinson’s shop
• A ticket for one of The Atkinson’s regular Studio events: choose between our acclaimed Americana, roots and acoustic gigs with Grateful Fred’s or our relaxing Cake and Classical afternoon concerts. (note that this is one ticket per member, so joint membership includes two tickets)
Purchase online or at the Box Office.
Terms and Conditions apply.

Adopt a Teddy
Adopt a teddy from our museum collection and support the charitable work of The Atkinson Development Trust.
Adoption packs include a letter from your teddy, a certificate, pin badge, post card and a bookmark. As a special thank you we will also include your name in our museum display!
The Atkinson’s teddy collection was donated to The Botanic Gardens Museum in 1985 by a Mrs Pearce who lived in Southport. The teddies lived in the Botanic Gardens Museum until 2012 when they moved to The Atkinson. The Atkinson’s teddy collection is a very important historical record of toys that were popular in the 20th century. Recently, the teddies have been cleaned by a dedicated team of staff and volunteers and are now proudly displayed on the first-floor landing of The Atkinson. We would love for you to come and visit them.
By adopting a teddy, you are supporting The Atkinson Development Trust; a charity whose vision is to develop The Atkinson as a centre for communities to enjoy the Arts and learn together. Your generous donation is vital in helping the Trust to:
• Support restoration work of The Atkinson’s existing collection, as well as expanding the collection through the acquisition of new works.
• Provide creative opportunities and projects to serve the local community.
• Continue to explore new ways of using the Arts to make a positive impact on people’s lives.
£25 donation. Exclusively available at the counter at The Atkinson’s Box Office.

Sponsor a Seat
Whether you love The Atkinson or want to commemorate someone who did, there is no better way then sponsoring a seat.
By purchasing a little piece of The Atkinson for the next 5 years, you are helping us to remain sustainable into the future and are supporting our work with families, schools and within the community.
Your generous donation of £250 will be acknowledged on a personalised seat plaque that will be seen by thousands of people over the next 5 years, all of them having a great time in our theatre.
To talk to a trustee about sponsoring a seat please email hello@atkinsontrust.org.uk
We reserve the right to reject any inscription which is deemed inappropriate.