Support Us

The ESO is a registered UK Charity and is dependent on the generosity of our supporters. Every donation, no matter how small, helps to secure the future of the orchestra and allows us to grow our educational, outreach and innovative artistic projects and continue our commitment to music making of the highest calibre.

You can support our work in a number of different ways:

More details on each are below, however if you need any further assistance, please get in contact.

MAKE A ONE-OFF DONATION

The work of the ESO is dependent on the generosity of our supporters. Every donation, no matter how small, helps to secure the future of the orchestra and allows us to grow our educational, outreach and innovative artistic projects and continue our commitment to music making of the highest calibre.

If you are looking to donate via bank transfer (BACS) or cheque, please choose 'via ESO Shop' below and you'll find the details during the check-out process.  Alternatively please e-mail us on giving@eso.co.uk 

Support a concert or an Artist

If you would like to support a particular event in our diary, or an artist that is involved please have a look at our What’s On page and get in contact, or e-mail us on giving@eso.co.uk to find out about other events in the planning.

We also have a range of bespoke corporate partnerships and sponsorship packages available.

Become a Digital Supporter

FREE ACCESS TO ‘ESO DIGITAL’ WITH A MONTHLY DONATION

24/7 access to previously ‘limited-time’ content, as well as archival material
Exclusive content for donors – additional music, interviews & behind-the-scenes access
Opportunities to watch ESO rehearsing or recording live
Copies of electronic concert programmes, and discounted tickets for ESO concerts
Regular newsletters highlighting new ESO Digital content, concert activity & community events

Sponsor a Chair

If you are looking to strengthen your connection to the ESO, you might consider sponsoring an orchestral chair or position in the orchestra.   Benefits include:

• Priority booking for ESO events
• 4 complimentary tickets for use at any ESO events in the season
• 20% discount on all ESO Shop purchases
• Attendance at an annual chair sponsor reception and an opportunity to meet your chair
• Access to ESO Digital
• Credit in all concert programmes and on the ESO website (sponsors can remain anonymous if they wish)

Please contact us on giving@eso.co.uk to find out which chairs are currently available for sponsorship.

Leave a Legacy

Leaving a gift in your will or in memory of a loved one can be a fitting way to show your love for classical music and the ESO. Should you choose to inform the ESO about such a donation, we would be happy to discuss whether and how you would like the legacy to be recognised.

To find out more about leaving a legacy to ESO, please contact us on giving@eso.co.uk or 01905 955711