Exhibition Tickets Donation Scheme
Ticket Mate Fund
A scheme in partnership with local charities and organisations that distributes free exhibition tickets in the local community.
Launched to coincide with the reopening of the museum following the first COVID-19 lockdown, this pay-it-forward scheme is aimed at offering free access to the museum's temporary exhibitions to young people and adults in the local community and beyond for whom price might be a barrier to participation.
If you are part of a charity or community group that would benefit from the scheme, please download and complete the Form via the link below and send it to: bookings@designmuseum.org with the subject line: 'Ticket Mate Fund Application'.
For any questions, please get in touch with the team via email or phone +44 20 3862 5900 (Monday – Friday).
The museum explores the past, present and future of design through a programme of temporary exhibitions. When you donate a ticket, we're able to distribute it to local charities and groups for whom price might be a barrier to participation. Your donation will be allocated to one of our current exhibitions, depending on demand.
Click here to donate one or more tickets. We appreciate your support.
Some of the organisations that are participating or have taken part in our Ticket Mate Fund scheme:
An independent charity working at the heart of the community to ensure that older people’s voices are heard, their needs are met, and their independence is supported through a range of services, including befriending, practical help and advice, and a variety of social and leisure activities.
MYsocial is a program within Age UK in Lambeth. It helps reduce social isolation and emphasises the importance of connections among members, with themselves, each other, and the community through engaging and creative activities.
A volunteer-run community outreach project that supports people experiencing social, health and financial challenges. It serves a diverse range of people, focusing on supporting mental health and inspiring its members through lively cultural programmes.
Its mission is to empower British Bangladeshi and underrepresented women in the fashion industry through a women-run cooperative, fostering an environment that nurtures growth and collaboration.
Capital Arts is a support group for vulnerable adults (present or previous users of services for homelessness, substance misuse or mental ill-health) with an interest in arts and creativity.
An award-winning mental health charity with a mission to promote positive mental health and wellbeing through creative learning, training, events, sporting, horticultural activities and employment initiatives.
An award-winning charity that empowers the community to release its potential in one of London’s most disadvantaged areas.
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people, campaigning for the changes needed to solve homelessness. It runs a vibrant programme of creative workshops, including carpentry, photography, ceramics, sewing, upcycling, poetry, drama, and more.
An artist-led collective platforming emerging socially engaged creatives from diverse communities, aiming to shape the direction of today's contemporary art scene by amplifying young voices.
Hestia supports adults and children in crisis, including survivors of domestic abuse, modern slavery, and those facing mental health challenges, by providing safe housing, specialist support, and community-based wellbeing services.
A safe space for black women to meet up and discuss issues that affect them as well as participate in arts and crafts activities. We do this to help their mental wellbeing and make new friends.
The charity works to enhance patient care, improve health outcomes in hospitals, and support better health and wellbeing in surrounding communities.
An award-winning national education charity operating a network of local learning centres and projects to support disadvantaged communities across the UK, mentoring young people to achieve more at school and beyond.
This charity provides information, advice and emotional support to unpaid carers living in or caring for someone in Richmond, as well as a range of services including events, workshops, learning opportunities, counselling, and more.
An award-winning charity that provides opportunities for adults with learning disabilities and autism, supporting them to live more independent, happy, and healthy lives through accredited training, personal development courses, and more.
St Mary Abbots Rehabilitation and Training (SMART) supports people affected by mental illness on their path to recovery through meaningful activities and training to rebuild lives, giving them purpose, confidence, and skills.
A youth service supporting young people to reach their full potential. Alongside creative programmes, the charitable foundation provides wraparound support services, including dedicated youth workers, an in-house GP, youth empowerment opportunities, and fitness programmes.
A programme of creative and participatory workshops for residents, supporting those on the homeless pathway scheme in Camden and those who have recently moved into independent living.
The organisation empowers communities to come together to address local needs and encourages volunteering as a force for change and social good.
The trust aims to promote the benefits to the residents of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea without distinction of colour, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, or political-religious background.
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