Ben Uri is an art museum and charity that makes no money from its collection or the work it does. We need your donation to continue Ben Uri and secure a central London gallery so we can display a world-class collection that's currently in storage.
Why Ben Uri needs your donation
We do not have a gallery that allows the display of our entire collection, so it is, sadly, locked away in secure storage. A donation from you, large or small, would make a big difference to us because it would bring us closer to realising our ambition to show the world - for the first time - the whole Ben Uri Collection.
How to donate to Ben Uri
You can donate:
- online through Just Giving to make a donation or start a fundraising scheme
- by post or telephone
- payroll giving
Donate by post or telephone
We welcome donations by
- post: Please send your donation to Ben Uri, 108A Boundary Road, London NW8 0RH
- phone: 020 7604 3991.
Payroll giving
Payroll Giving is a great way for your employees to make regular payments to a charity directly from their pay. Payments made through Payroll Giving are deducted from pay before tax is deducted. The scheme is easy for a business to set up and costs are low; you will probably be able to adapt your existing payroll system to operate the scheme. You must be registered with a Payroll Giving Agency such as the Charities Trust.
Gift aid
As a registered charity Ben Uri can benefit from Gift Aid, which means we reclaim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate to us from the Inland Revenue - so there is no cost to you. We can only do this if you complete a Gift Aid declaration, so please:
- check the Gift Aid box if you are donating online
- allow us to take your Gift Aid declaration if you are donating by phone
- print off the Gift Aid Declaration (PDF 16KB) and send with the postal donation you wish to make
Data protection
Ben Uri does not reveal your personal information without your permission or unless required by law. Find out more in our Privacy and cookies policy.
Art, identity and migration
Since Ben Uri was founded by Jewish émigré artists in 1915, the exploration of art, migration and identity has been at the heart of our work.
We continue to explore these three key themes today which are, possibly, even more relevant now because of increasing globalisation and cultural shifts and change. Today, new generations of artists of different nationalities are experiencing the same issues of assimilation that were experienced by the Jewish artists who founded Ben Uri almost a century ago. Artists continue to express their cultural and social experiences through the exploration of their work.
We will continue to make a significant contribution to open, critical debate by exploring the themes of art, identity and the issues surrounding migration. We will encourage this debate in all our activities from our exhibitions and events through to our learning programmes and community projects with artists. We want everyone to join us. Find out more in our Mission.