How to Donate introduction
Thank you for choosing to find out how you can give and make a difference to the students at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. With your support, Central can continue to ensure that the most talented individuals benefit from the best training and graduate into an industry that will be richer for their input.
This page outlines the ways you can support us, as well as linking through to our Donor Charter.
If you want advice about where your support will make most impact, or the list of options below does not quite match what you had in mind, please contact a member of the Development Team at development@cssd.ac.uk
Quotations
“As someone at the beginning of their career, I have often faced barriers and ‘closed doors’ when seeking work, so being given the chance to work in an institution such as Central – and at the high calibre of work that it entails – is an absolute privilege. I feel empowered as a young artist on a daily basis, and I can of course see that reflected in the students I work with.”
Fintan Kealy, Associate Musical Director 2021/22, supported by the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation
“I loved my time at Central and happily it gave me a great start in the theatre world. I’m contributing to help future students access a truly rewarding profession”
Clare Fox, Alum and Supporter
Donate online
You can donate online to any of our current bursaries, as well as the Pivot Club. Links to donate online are found on dedicated pages.
Learn more about the Access to Central Bursary, awarded to students on the basis of financial need. Give now to ensure that we can support those who would not be able to access training without support.
Learn more about our Dream On Bursaries. Our Principal, Josette Bushell-Mingo OBE, launched the fund to support those from groups who have been historically underrepresented at Central, focusing firstly on students from Black and Global Majority backgrounds, or with a disability.
Join our Pivot Club today. Our members are a wonderful group of individuals who all share a passion for theatre and who show their commitment for its future by supporting Central.
Other ways to make a donation
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Donate by Cheque
For our bursaries or main schemes such as the Pivot Club, you can donate by cheque. Simply download and fill in the donation form, and send it to the address on the form.
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Donate in the US
If you are a US taxpayer, we encourage you to donate to the British Schools and Universities Foundation (BSUF), which will enable you to make a tax efficient donation with preference for The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. You can donate online, or by cheque using the donation form.
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Donate by Direct Debit
For Central bursaries and the Pivot Club, you are able to set up regular payments by direct debit. Simply download the donation form, and follow the instructions listed there.
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Leaving a Gift in Your Will
We encourage those that are kind enough to leave a gift to Central in their Will to let us know. No matter what size it is, if you can let us know of your intentions, it helps us prepare for your gift.
If you are intending on leaving a gift, please download the Legacy Pledge form and return to the development team by post or at development@cssd.ac.uk.
More information abut leaving a gift in your will, including advantages and the process, can be found on our Leave a Gift In Your Will page.
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Donate an Object or Other Ephemera
We are very pleased to accept objects that will enhance our students’ teaching, learning and research.
Please contact the Development team on development@cssd.ac.uk with details of the object(s) that you would like to donate. For more information, visit our Other Ways to Support Us page.
More Information
Donor Charter
The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is grateful to the many companies, charitable trusts and individuals who make generous financial contributions towards its work.
Our Donor Charter outlines what we commit to when a donation is made to Central.