Introduction to the Pivot Club
Members of the Pivot Club play an important part in ensuring that The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama maintains its position as one of the leading university conservatoires in Europe.
Pivot Club members become part of the life of Central and make an invaluable contribution to the future of the performing arts by supporting the rising stars of the theatre, film and television, and performance industries in the UK and beyond.
By joining this group of passionate supporters you will become closer to our work and benefit from opportunities to witness the impact of your support first-hand with a range of opportunities to visit the School.
How to Donate
For more information about donating, including for US residents, visit our How To Donate page.
Gift Level Options
View the Pivot Club’s three gift level options, and the benefits your Pivot Club membership can bring.
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Friends
£75+ per annum per member (or from £6 per month on Direct Debit)
Pivot Club Friends receive termly copies of Central’s Events Calendar; invitation to the Principal’s Summer Reception and Private View of the graduating year Design and Craft Exhibition; opportunity to buy tickets for special events; and public acknowledgement on Central’s website.
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Circle
£300+ per annum per member (or from £24 per month on Direct Debit)
In addition to the benefits stated above, Pivot Club Circle members receive invitations for themselves plus a guest to attend the Principal’s Autumn, Spring and Summer Show Receptions.
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Principal's Circle
£1,200+ per annum per member
Members joining at the Principal’s Circle level will receive all the benefits of the above, plus recognition of support in each of Central’s Autumn, Spring and Summer Event Calendars; the opportunity for a bespoke backstage tour of Central with a senior member of staff for your party (on request); and a private visit for you and a guest to see our community outreach and education students in action on their industry placement (on request).
Please note: as with all donations received by the School, your generous gift will not warrant your involvement in decisions regarding Central’s management or operation. Gift Aid and VAT information, for VAT purposes, your contribution is split as follows: Friend level donation of £75; Circle level donation of £205, benefits £95; and Principal’s Circle level donation of £1105, benefits £95.
If you are thinking of joining the Principal’s Circle, please do contact development@cssd.ac.uk to discuss your donation.
History of the Pivot Club
History of the Pivot Club
The Pivot Club was first launched in the early 1900s with the aim of raising money to support talented students without financial means. Central’s founder, Elsie Fogerty, was its first President and early members, including Central alumni Sir Laurence Olivier and Dame Peggy Ashcroft, ‘pivoted’ around her.
The original Club was disbanded at the outbreak of World War II but in 2011, in light of major changes in government funding, it was relaunched to continue with its mission.
The Pivot Club was first launched in the early 1900s with the aim of raising money to support talented students without financial means. Central’s founder, Elsie Fogerty, was its first President and early members, including Central alumni Sir Laurence Olivier and Dame Peggy Ashcroft, ‘pivoted’ around her. The original Club was disbanded at the outbreak of World War II but in 2011, in light of major changes in government funding, it was relaunched to continue with its mission.
Members of the Pivot Club play an important part in ensuring that The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
maintains its position as a world-leading
university conservatoire in Europe.
Pivot Club members become part of the
life of Central and make an invaluable
contribution to the future of the
performing arts by supporting the rising
stars of the theatre, film and television,
and performance industries in the UK and
beyond.
By joining this group of supporters,
you will become closer to our work and
benefit from opportunities to witness the
impact of your support first-hand with a
range of opportunities to visit the School.
