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Support Us

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Do you believe that everyone should have the opportunity to unlock their creative potential?

WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN

  • Inspire hundreds of young people a year to write by bringing schools and groups to Arvon
  • Keep our courses open to everyone by providing grants for those on low incomes to attend
  • Change lives for the better by working with vulnerable groups, such as young people in care and adults who have experienced homelessness
  • Support teachers to develop how they teach creative writing in the classroom, making a difference to the confidence and ability of thousands of pupils annually

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT US

Arvon Friend

Arvon Friends gain access to our writing tips and exercises, and priority booking on Arvon courses. The money raised helps disadvantaged writers to attend Arvon courses.

From £4 a month

Arvon Patron

Join Arvon Patrons to support our vital work and receive exclusive benefits, ranging from receptions with writers to an overnight stay at one of the Arvon writing houses.

From £42 a month

Arvon North

Support Arvon North, Arvon’s ambitious capital project to adapt Lumb Bank, one of Yorkshire’s most iconic literary houses, into a beacon of creativity for the North.

Donate to Arvon North

#OPENTOALL

You can directly support those who could not otherwise afford to come on an Arvon course through our campaign #OPENTOALL.

Donate now

Awards

Donate towards Arvon's different awards including the Crenham Award, the Kevin Jackson Award and the Michael Donaghy Award.

Donate now

Leave a legacy

Leaving a gift to Arvon in your will won’t cost you anything right now, and any size of gift will make a valuable contribution to Arvon’s future work.

Find out more

OTHER WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT

Arvon is a charity and we rely on the generosity of our supporters. Your support is more important than ever. Every donation, no matter the size, will help as many people as possible to experience the transformative power of creative writing. Click the button below to be directed to a document that shows what your donation amount will help cover.

What will my donation cover?

Make a one-off donation by text, Paypal or via a card payment below:

  • Donate easily via text. Text ARVONFIVE to 70085 to donate £5, ARVONTEN to 70085 to donate £10, or ARVONTWENTY to 70085 to donate £20. UK networks only. You will be charged the donation amount plus your standard network charge.
  • Donate easily via Paypal here. Paypal’s usual terms and conditions apply.

If you wish to make a general donation to Arvon’s work, you can do so with a credit or debit card, by using the form below:






Through the UK Government’s Gift Aid scheme, Arvon can claim an additional 25p for every £1 you donate. So if you are a UK taxpayer, you can increase the value of your donations to us by 25%, at no extra cost to yourself. Simply fill in your details below and tick the box to confirm your taxpayer status.


We will use the details provided to update your record and to process your donations to us. Please note: Arvon can only claim Gift Aid if you provide your full first name, surname and home address.

UK Address




I want to Gift Aid my donation and any donations I make in the future or have made in the past 4 years to Arvon.

I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year it is my responsibility to pay any difference:

Please notify  Arvon if you: 

 – want to cancel this declaration
 – want to change your name or home address
 – no longer pay sufficient tax on your income and/or capital gains


If you pay Income Tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code.



CONTACT

Dean Stigwood
Head of Development
Email: dean.stigwood@arvon.org

Alternatively, you can write to Arvon, Lumb Bank, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 6DF.