Become a Bruges Group Sponsor and Patron

The Bruges Group has many distinguished supporters. If you would like to help finance our work, then please read below.

What we can achieve together

Increased promotion to opinion formers

Naturally, there are many issues that the Bruges Group would like to bring to the attention of the media and put on the political agenda. With additional funding we can do this. We shall be using our extensive contacts, our massive corporate identity and excellent reputation to establish a new association, which will formally bring together those with influence, from Britain and across the Continent. It will consist of those who wish to see Margaret Thatcher's alternative vision for Europe forged into a political reality. This network will be known as: The Bruges Group Nexus

The Bruges Group Nexus

Bringing together opponents of the EU

The Bruges Group are the 'honest brokers' of the Eurosceptic movement. Participants in this network will be opinion formers drawn from politics (both sides of the right/left divide), academia, business, journalism, Bruges Group Patrons, the movers and shakers of Euroscepticism and the EU's critics from across Europe and America.

The advantages of being a donor

Any significant donation is tax deductible. By becoming a Sponsor or Patron of the Bruges Group you may be entitled to a tax break on your contribution, because a corporate donation is usually tax deductible. Your business will benefit from our analysis of developments concerning the European Union. You will also be in touch with leading political figures.

Supporter-£1,000 minimum

Supporters receive the Bruges Group's newsletter, research papers and invitations to Bruges Group meetings. You will also receive publications of affiliated Eurosceptic groups.

Friend-£2,500 minimum

In addition to all the above Friends will also receive special studies and have access to fuller information from the research unit.

Sponsor-£5,000 minimum

In addition to all the above you will also be invited to attend the Exclusive Dinners of the Patrons' Club. Every Sponsor will be warmly welcomed to our Bruges Group, briefings, dinners and social events. This select membership guarantees you private access to other Nexus members in an informal, relaxed and enjoyable environment, which is both entertaining and rewarding.

The Patrons' Club

Patron-£10,000 minimum

In addition to membership of the prestigious Patrons' Club, as a full Patron you will be entitled to the following: -

• Regular consultation
  Patrons are regularly consulted on issues of policy and activities.
• Sponsorship/Advertising
  We can offer the opportunity for your name or the name of your business to be associated with the most influential and intellectual brand name in Eurosceptic politics.
• Sponsoring a research paper
  As a patron and substantial donor we can offer you free sponsorship of one or more of our research papers.
• Sponsoring a public meeting
  You may be interested in sponsoring one of our public meetings or our annual conference. We have successfully established a reputation for attracting the best speakers from politics, business, journalism and academia.
• An editorial feature
  Perhaps, you may be interested in space on our new and upgraded website that we have just launched. We can feature you editorially, expressing your point of view.
• Your own project
  Those wishing to support our work may also choose to make a grant towards a specific function or study.

Confidentiality

Your confidentiality will be guaranteed

Due to our special status as a Company Limited by Guarantee we do not have to make public the names of our financial supporters. The Bruges Group will respect your confidentiality, if you so wish.

We are more than happy to discuss our work and our fundraising with you. We look forward to hearing from you and upon request I can present the Group's proposals to you in person.

If you do wish to join this elite association of the Bruges Group, or would simply like to know more, then please download the Sponsors and Patrons Contribution Form [PDF] print and fill-in and return to:

Robert Oulds
Director
The Bruges Group
227 Linen Hall
162-168 Regent Street
London W1B 5TB
UK

Alternatively, please contact us on:
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7287 4414
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7287 5522
E-mail: donate@brugesgroup.com