Become a Patron

Our Patrons support our work on an annual ongoing basis and in return benefit from a year round calendar of events and programming

Why should you become a FiredUp4 Patron?

FiredUp4 Patrons are a vibrant community of committed supporters who share a belief in the power of creativity to transform lives. As a Patron, you will play a vital role in helping us realise our ambitions: to support the next generation of ceramic artists, expand access to training and resources, and ensure that ceramics remains a thriving and relevant part of the UK’s creative landscape.

Your support enables us to provide access to Clay Clubs, skills development, and career pathways for emerging makers; opening up opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach. Together, we can broaden participation in the arts and ensure more people can experience, make, and engage with ceramics.

Connecting Young People with the power of Ceramics

Our patrons are united by a shared commitment to championing creativity, craft, and opportunity. We would be delighted to welcome you to this growing community.

If you would like to learn more about becoming a Patron and the difference your support could make, we would love to meet you for a coffee or at one of our events to discuss your support directly.

Join a thriving creative community

FiredUp4 Patrons enjoy a thoughtfully curated programme of events designed to bring you closer to the creative process. From studio visits and private views to intimate talks with artists and industry professionals, you will experience first-hand the impact of your support.

These moments offer a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes, meet the makers, and gain insight into a craft that is both deeply rooted in tradition and constantly evolving.

Hear from Artists, Makers and Industry Leaders

Patron Benefits

FiredUp4 Patronage is designed to offer a range of entry points for organisations and individuals who want to be part of our journey, with tiered options to suit different levels of ambition and engagement.

Across our five levels of patronage we offer a selection of benefits in return for our patrons support, benefits include: 

  • Knowledge that you are working with a charity that safely and securely supports young people 

  • Invitation(s) to our Annual Patrons’ Mixer 

  • Invitation(s) to our Annual Ceramics Sales previously hosted in partnership with Sotheby’s 

  • A thank you gift made in one of the Clay Clubs you support 

  • Quarterly Newsletters updating you on the work that we are continuing with your support 

  • Use of our logos to promote your involvement with the charity 

  • Networking opportunities and introductions within the FiredUp4 community 

  • Inclusion in FiredUp4 marketing and press communications 

A full list of benefits is available by level upon request by emailing VIP@firedup4.com

Patron Levels

  • Earthenware

    £1,000

    Your support at this level could purchase the tools we need to start a Clay Club or refresh used tools in an existing Clay Club.

  • Stoneware

    £2,500

    Your support at this level could support a Clay Club with all the clay, glazes and consumables needed for a year’s worth of activity.

  • Porcelain

    £5,000

    Your support at this level could purchase a Kiln for a Clay Club. This means that all pots can be fired on site and young people can follow the journey of each of their clay projects from start to finish.

  • Clay Club Supporter

    £10,000

    Your support covers all of the running costs associated with one existing clay club for a full calendar year.

  • Clay Club Founder

    £25,000

    Your support would completely underwrite the set up and year one running costs of one brand new clay club. The setting up of a new clay club means over 200 new young people will have exposure to the benefits of working with clay.

Our Existing Supporters

FiredUp4 is grateful to the individuals and organisations who have supported our work so far, by joining us you would become part of an already stellar line-up of supporters including:

Adam Partridge
Adjuvant Foundation
Adrian Sassoon
Benevity
Ceramics Review
Dan Fontinelli
London Craft Week
London Potters
Maak
Radcliffe Trust
Sotheby’s
Sue Bloomberg
The Headley Trust
The Kiln Rooms
Zandra Rhodes

Get in Touch

To find out more about becoming a Patron or Partner of FiredUp4 please email VIP@firedup4.com

Alternatively, you can complete the form below and we will get back to you.