THROW OPEN THE FUTURE

By giving between £350+, we can substantially improve the biodiversity of our garden and create the foundations for a world-class horticultural learning resource…

  • With £350, we can enhance our planting scheme

  • With £500, we can we can begin to make and install water features and ponds

  • With £1,000, we can begin delivery of an improved garden learning programme

  • With £2,500, we can grow this learning programme, supporting a next generation of garden makers

Become a Garden Patron+ and help us to bring this future to life.

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WHAT YOU WILL GET

To say thank you for your donation, you will receive the following donor benefits:

  • A digital certificate acknowledging your gift

  • Your name included in our Annual Review as a Garden Patron +

  • Your name embroidered into a botanical book that will be on display in the Mulberry Room

  • A limited edition print inspired by the garden, by artist Jeanine Woollard

  • A choice from three TEX CRAFT gifts

  • An invitation to The Annual Garden Party & Annual Benefits to The Exchange (length of benefit dependent on scale of support)

Every Garden Patron will be given complimentary Annual Benefits to The Exchange, providing you with discounts on events, workshops, venue hire, products online and in the coffee bar. The length of benefits will depend on the scale of your support.

The Exchange Textile Team are working on the creation of an embroidered botanical book that will recognise the donations given to this campaign, and be on display in our Mulberry Room. As a Garden Patron +, your name will be embroidered into the book.

The Garden Party is an annual event, a celebration with drinks and nibbles for our supporters, in our beautiful green space. The date for the next Garden Party is yet to be confirmed, but as a Garden Patron + your name will be on the list.

Artist Jeanine Woollard has created a limited edition risograph print inpspired by our garden. Jeanine is an artist who grew up in Erith, and has exhibited in London, the US and Geneva. Garden Patrons + will receive a copy of this print.

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Every donor to this campaign will receive a personalised digital certificate recognising your support.

We publish an Annual Review each year which includes a summary of what has been achieved, and a thank you to all our supporters. This is shared with our community, stakeholders and funders. As a Garden Patron +, you will be recognised for your support in our Annual Review for 2026-7.

Choose one of these incredible crafted gifts

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GIFT OF GARDEN+ PATRONAGE

3% Cover the Fee

If you would like a friend or family member to be recognised as a Garden Patron Plus, you can buy as a gift.

All you need to do is leave us their details rather than yours in the Donor Form.

They will receive the same benefits listed above, with an additional bespoke gift message from you.

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