Patrons of the ECO are supporters who choose to stand behind the Orchestra with meaningful annual support, helping sustain its performances, education work, access mission and future artistic life.
Become a Member
Become a Patron of the English Chamber Orchestra
Stand closer to the music. Help shape its future.
Why Become a Patron?
Become One of the People Who Makes the Future Possible
Patronage is for people who believe exceptional music should remain alive, accessible and meaningful for future generations.
As a Patron of the ECO, your support gives the Orchestra dependable annual income and the confidence to plan ahead. It helps sustain performances, widen access to classical music, create opportunities for children and young people and support the artists who carry this musical legacy forward.
Patronage is also a relationship. It brings you closer to the Orchestra, its community and its mission, with opportunities to meet fellow supporters, hear more about ECO plans and take part in selected cultural moments around the Orchestra.A Patron is part of an exclusive circle of ECO supporters. Your involvement says that you believe music matters, that the arts deserve active protection and that the English Chamber Orchestra should continue to perform, educate and inspire.
Choose Your Friends Membership
Patron of the ECO
For one named Patron. £1,000 per year or £85 per month.
Join the ECO Patron circle as one named Patron. Choose monthly recurring membership or pay annually for 12 months of Patronage and selected Patron benefits.
Patron for Two
For two named Patrons joining together. £1,500 per year or £125 per month.
Join together with a partner, relative or close friend. Patron for Two covers two named Patrons, and each named Patron receives the full Patron benefits individually.
Patron Benefits
Partnered events
Invitations or access opportunities for selected ECO partnered events and events supporting ECO, subject to timelines, allocation and availability.
Pre-event receptions
Access to selected pre-event reception rooms for drinks and networking where ECO has an allocation or controls the event experience.
Patron recognition
Recognition as a Patron of the ECO on the dedicated Thank You to Our Patrons page, during selected events and selected donor materials, subject to consent. Patrons may also choose to remain anonymous.
Patron identity
Patrons may describe themselves as a Patron of the English Chamber Orchestra, supporting arts and music.
Annual Patron meeting
Invitation to an annual Patron meeting with updates on ECO activity and the opportunity to discuss ideas for the Orchestra.
Complimentary tickets
Two complimentary tickets per named Patron per membership year for selected eligible ECO concerts.
All Friends benefits
All relevant Friends of the ECO benefits for eligible concerts and events.
Selected rehearsals
Invitations to selected rehearsal or behind-the-scenes opportunities, subject to schedule and capacity.
Patron updates
Dedicated Patron updates showing how Patron support helps ECO performance, education, access and future opportunity.
Cultural community
A closer relationship with an exclusive circle of ECO supporters who believe in protecting and strengthening arts and music.
Patron for Two
Both named Patrons receive the full Patron benefits individually. The reduced combined price is designed to encourage partners, relatives or close friends to attend, participate and support ECO together.
How Patron Benefits and Access Work
- Eligible ECO concerts means performances produced by the ECO or presented through a partnership in which the ECO controls or jointly controls the relevant ticket allocation and benefits.
- Complimentary tickets apply to selected or approved ECO concerts and are subject to availability and event-specific allocation.
- Pre-event reception access applies only where ECO has a suitable reception space, guest allocation or event control.
- ECO partnered event invitations and participation opportunities are subject to timelines, allocation, availability and first-come-first-served capacity.
- Rehearsal, reception and meeting invitations are subject to venue capacity, safeguarding, artist schedules and event-specific conditions.
- Public recognition is subject to consent, and anonymous support is available. International Patrons may join, with most in-person benefits delivered in the United Kingdom unless otherwise stated.
- Benefits have no cash alternative and may be replaced with a reasonable equivalent where delivery becomes impractical.
Become a Patron
Become a Patron of the ECO
Join as an Individual Patron or as Patrons for Two. Your Patronage supports the whole Orchestra and places you within a closer circle of supporters helping ECO plan, perform, educate and inspire.
Patron recognition
Patrons may choose to be recognised publicly or remain anonymous.
Public Patron names will only be displayed where the Patron has provided consent, using the exact published name supplied through the Beacon form or confirmed by ECO.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patronage?
Patronage is a closer annual membership for supporters who want to stand behind the English Chamber Orchestra and support its artistic, educational and charitable future.
What is the difference between Patron of the ECO and Patron for Two?
Patron of the ECO is for one named Patron. Patron for Two covers two named Patrons joining together, and each named Patron receives the full Patron benefits individually.
Can I pay monthly or annually?
Yes. Monthly Patronage is paid through a recurring Stripe card payment. Annual Patronage is paid in one payment and covers 12 months.
What complimentary tickets are included?
Each named Patron receives two complimentary tickets per membership year for selected eligible ECO concerts, subject to availability and event-specific allocation.
Will I be publicly recognised?
Public recognition is optional. Patrons may be listed on the dedicated Thank You to Our Patrons page and selected donor materials, or may choose to remain anonymous.
Can I call myself a Patron?
Yes. Active Patrons may describe themselves as a Patron of the English Chamber Orchestra, supporting arts and music.
What are pre-event receptions and partnered events?
Where ECO has suitable access or allocation, Patrons may be invited to selected pre-event receptions, drinks, networking moments, ECO partnered events or events supporting ECO. Places are subject to timing, availability and first-come-first-served capacity.
Can companies become Patrons?
Patronage is designed for people: individuals, couples and families. Companies seeking sponsorship, CSR, brand visibility or hospitality should use the relevant corporate support route.
Does Gift Aid apply to Patron membership?
Patron membership is not currently presented as Gift Aid eligible. A separate qualifying donation may be made through the Donate page.
Can I speak to someone before joining?
Yes. Supporters who would like to discuss Patronage before joining can use the Patron Help form below.
Need Help With Patronage?
For help choosing Individual Patron or Patron for Two, completing the form, discussing recognition or understanding the benefits, please complete the short Patron Help form below.
The purpose of this form is to start the conversation and make sure your enquiry is recorded securely in the ECO supporter system. The appropriate member of the ECO team will then follow up with you.