At Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, we’re dedicated to harnessing the power of plants and fungi to protect the natural world and secure a future for all life on earth.
As a Patron, you can join Kew’s fight for a future that prioritises and protects the natural world. Your valued support as part of this community will help us to find more sustainable solutions to the urgent challenges that we face, and to inspire the next generation to preserve our planet’s precious resources.
Our Patrons are an ever-growing community of like-minded individuals from across the world who share a passion, not only for our two beautiful botanic gardens at Kew and Wakehurst, but for our cutting-edge science, botanical art, heritage landscapes and global plant conservation.
Get in touch with the Patrons Team
Your benefits
Kew’s Patrons programme is centred on our Gardens but covers all aspects of our work, from engaging with our scientific and horticultural experts to understanding more about our history and plant and fungal collections. As a Patron, you'll enjoy:
- Complimentary access to Kew Gardens and Wakehurst
- Exclusive behind-the-scenes tours, such as private gallery exhibition previews and webinars with Kew experts
- Unforgettable Patrons’ dinners, garden parties, and overseas trips
- Regular newsletters and Kew magazine
- Invitations to the Christmas at Kew preview night
- 10% off in the shop on-site and online
Full details and benefits of the different Patronage levels can be found via the brochures below.
A word from our Chair of Patrons
‘Kew’s Patrons are members of a tight knit global community of like-minded people who help to further Kew’s mission. My wife Kate and I became Patrons because we wanted to contribute to the important work being done at Kew. We have been inspired by Kew’s many experts, their enthusiasm, and their contributions to so many areas, including botany, horticulture, and science.’
Will Hobhouse
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Chair of Patrons
A Global Community
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is an institution with global reach and impact, and our Patrons programme reflects this. Our programme is international, and we are delighted to welcome support from across the world.
From the deserts of South America to the forests of Madagascar, Kew is at the forefront of the fight to protect plants, fungi and biodiversity all over the world. Our scientists work with collaborators in over 400 institutions from more than 100 countries to help find solutions to urgent global challenges. Our network stretches across every inhabited continent on Earth, delivering training, strengthening capacity and sharing our knowledge.
To find out more about supporting Kew from outside the UK please contact the Patrons team.
Get in touch
Please contact us to find out more about our tiers. You can reach the Patrons team directly by emailing patrons@kew.org or by calling +44 (0)20 8332 3246.
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The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is an exempt charity.