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Great works of art can change lives – those of others as much as our own. Enjoying and exploring them makes us emotionally richer and gives us insights into history and into the lives of individuals and of society.

The Wallace Collection is one of Europe’s great art collections. In the twenty-five galleries are unsurpassed displays of French eighteenth-century paintings, furniture and porcelain, together with superb Old Master paintings. A magnificent collection of princely arms and armour is shown in four galleries and there are important displays of gold boxes, miniatures, sculpture and Medieval and Renaissance works of art.

The Collection does not aim to be systematic, instead, it is shaped by the passions and the personal tastes of outstanding collectors, all members of the same family. The four Marquesses of Hertford and Sir Richard Wallace were central players in the collecting landscape of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, outbidding the greatest collectors of Europe for the objects of their desire, chosen for their exceptional beauty and exquisite provenance.

Much of the Wallace Collection’s work is made possible only through the generosity of our individual supporters. As a national museum we receive a government grant which enables us to be open to the public free of charge, however, the Collection’s full potential could not be realised without the help of our supporters from the UK and further afield.

Annual support from the Benefactors of the Wallace Collection makes it possible for us to pursue our most crucial activities such as research, conservation, educational programmes and temporary exhibitions. As part of the Wallace Collection family, Benefactors are invited to join me and the curators to explore the rich cultural history assembled within the Collection.

It would be my great pleasure to welcome you among our Benefactors.

Dr Christoph Vogtherr, Director The Wallace Collection

Become a Benefactor

Make the most of your supportFor the purposes of calculating Gift Aid we are required to declare the commercial value of the benefits we offer our Benefactors. We have agreed with HM Revenue and Customs that part of your payment will be treated as a subscription for the provision of membership goods and services, with the excess treated as a donation to the Collection (“your donation”).

Level Payments of Subscription Donation

Companions Under £1,249 £150 £450+

Patrons £1,250 to £4,999 £175 £1,075+

Seymour-Conway Group £5,000 to £9,999 £500 £4,500+

Hertford Circle £10,000 and over £1000 £9,000+

The Wallace Collection is a charity exempt from registrationIf you are a UK taxpayer, for every £1 you donate we can claim 25p in addition from HM Revenue and Customs at no extra cost to you. Plus, if you are a higher rate taxpayer, you can claim higher rate tax relief through your self-assessment return. Please sign the Gift Aid section of the application form and help us to make the most of your donation.

You must pay an amount of UK income tax and / or capital gains tax at least equal to the tax that the Wallace Collection reclaims on your donations in the tax year. If in future your circumstances change and you are no longer a UK taxpayer you should cancel your declaration. Please notify the Wallace Collection in writing if you change your name or address, or if you wish to cancel or amend your declaration at any time.

American TaxpayersThe Wallace Collection has an account with CAFAmerica, a charity with 501(c)(3) status that enables US taxpayers to make tax efficient donations overseas. You can find more information on our website www.wallacecollection.org/ supportthecollection/individuals/taxeffectivegiving or contact the Development Office on 020 7563 9558.

Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), Charitable Trust or Foundation paymentsCAF payments or payments from your charitable trust or foundation, can only be accepted for your donation. If you wish to pay from a CAF, charitable trust or foundation account, you will need to send a personal cheque for your subscription and a charitable cheque for the balance. Please contact the Development Officer for further information.

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Become a Benefactor

Benefits•Invitations to exhibition opening parties and private views of the

Wallace Collection

•Invitation to the Annual Lecture and Drinks Reception

•Exclusive early morning and evening viewings led by Wallace Collection curators

•Exclusive visits to other London galleries and places of interest

•Supporters’ newsletter

•Mailing of our quarterly publication What’s On

•Access to Wallace Collection experts

•Crediting in our Annual Report and website

•Opportunity to participate in art historical trips in the UK and/or abroad with exclusive access to private collections, museums and galleries hosted by owners, directors and curators (additional cost)

•Exclusive previews of Wallace Collection exhibitions led by the curator before opening parties

•Invitations to behind-the-scene events and close-up viewings of highlights from the Wallace Collection

•Crediting on our Patron supporter panels displayed in the Courtyard after 2 years’ membership

•Invitation to the annual Director’s Dinner hosted by Dr Christoph Vogtherr

•Advance notice and priority booking for Benefactors trips

•Additional invitations for four friends to join you at exhibition opening parties

•Your own bespoke curator-led tour for you and up to six friends

•Crediting on our Seymour-Conway Group supporter panels displayed in the Courtyard

•Opportunity to host a dinner or drinks reception in the Back State Room on a Friday or Saturday evening for up to 30 guests (one event)

•Invitations to exclusive previews of new galleries at the Wallace Collection

•Lunch for you and a guest with the Director, Dr Christoph Vogtherr, in the Wallace Restaurant

•Crediting on our Hertford Circle supporter panels displayed in the Courtyard

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Application formI would like to support the Wallace Collection during the coming year by joining the: please tick one

¨ Companions £600+

¨ Patrons £1,250+

Benefactor Details

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Payment DetailsPlease read ‘Make the most of your support’ in this brochure before completing this section, particularly if you are a US taxpayer or wish to pay using a CAF cheque or via a charitable trust or foundation.

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You must pay an amount of UK income tax and / or capital gains tax at least equal to the tax that the Wallace Collection reclaims on your donations in the tax year. If in future your circumstances change and you are no longer a UK taxpayer you should cancel your declaration. Please notify the Wallace Collection in writing if you change your name or address, or if you wish to cancel or amend your declaration at any time.

¨ Seymour-Conway Group £5,000+

¨ Hertford Circle £10,000+

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Instruction to your Bank/Building Society to pay by Direct Debit

Please fill in the whole form and send it to: The Development Office, The Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN

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Please pay the Wallace Collection Direct Debits from the account detailed on this instruction subject to the safeguards assured by the Direct Debit guarantee. I understand that this instruction may remain with the Wallace Collection and if so details will be passed electronically to my Bank/Building Society.

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¨ History of Collecting

¨ Library and Archives

¨ Medieval and Renaissance

¨ Painting

¨ Sculpture

Your Interests please tick¨ Arms and Armour

¨ Ceramics

¨ Furniture

Data Protection ActWe will hold your contact details to fulfil this membership and to contact you about news from the Wallace Collection. From time to time we may allow other organisations to contact you, provided we think their services may be of interest to you. If you would rather not receive this information, please tick this box ¨

Please return this completed form to: The Development Office The Wallace Collection, Hertford House, Manchester Square, London W1U 3BN

Thank you for supporting the Wallace Collection

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The Wallace Collection Hertford HouseManchester Square London W1U 3BN www.wallacecollection.org T: 020 7563 9558 benefactors@wallacecollection.org

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