International philanthropy
RADA is renowned internationally as a centre of excellence. Our world-leading training in the dramatic and production arts nurtures creative expression, empowers individuals and seeks to influence positive change in the creative industries and wider community.
As a registered charity, we welcome your support in championing the arts, nurturing emerging talent, and influencing positive change in the global cultural sector.
International philanthropy has helped to sustain our charitable activity throughout our history and continues to play a vital role for RADA today.
By donating to RADA you will help keep our training accessible for the most talented, regardless of background or circumstance.
Ways to get involved
Lead the way as an Empowering Creativity Future Fund Founder
Launching this year, RADA’s Empowering Creativity Future Fund, supports RADA’s financial recovery and our industry-changing initiatives which will address inequalities in society and provide a pipeline of creative leaders for the industry. Contact lisaramsell@rada.ac.uk for more information.
Join RADA’s Academy Circle or Presidents Circle
By joining RADA’s Academy Circle or Presidents Circle you will play a pivotal role in helping RADA’s students become the most imaginative and transformative makers and critical creative thinkers of their generation. You will also receive exclusive benefits, insights, and access to private events.
Become a RADA Ensemble Patron
By becoming a Patron, you will help us to nurture emerging talent and influence positive change in the creative industries. You will also receive a host of exclusive invitations to events, and experience student productions and special showcases.
Big Give Christmas Challenge
Support RADA this Christmas and your donation will be doubled!
RADA is participating in the Big Give Christmas appeal from 3-10 December 2024 - the UK’s biggest online match funding campaign.
Your vital support this Christmas will deliver world-leading acting and technical theatre training to the most talented young people, and much-needed new training equipment.
Every donation during the week-long campaign will be matched, so please pledge your support today. Contact development@rada.ac.uk for more information.
Support through your Trust or Foundation
Your support will help RADA to continue to provide world-leading training to our students regardless of background or circumstance. Every year we need to raise funding for vital areas of our training including our Access and Participation programmes, student wellbeing and training initiatives. Contact elisamurphy@rada.ac.uk for more information.
Enjoy a corporate partnership that delivers on your business objectives
Together we can create a bespoke offering to deliver on your business objectives, with a clear focus on ROI. Join us as a corporate supporter and benefit from alignment with RADA’s world-leading cultural brand. Ways to partner with us include: strategic collaborations; project or production sponsorship; corporate social responsibility programmes; employee engagement; and exclusive client hospitality opportunities.
Further information regarding tax-efficient giving for non-UK based supporters is available from RADA’s Development Department via development@rada.ac.uk or +44 (0)20 7908 4886.
American Supporters of RADA (ASRADA)
US Taxpayers may be interested in supporting RADA’s work through the American Supporters of RADA (ASRADA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, established to support the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).
For more information please contact the RADA Development Department via development@rada.ac.uk or +44 (0)20 7908 4779 or please visit the ASRADA website.
