SUpporting the orchestra

Would you like to support the orchestra on a modest scale financially, while getting to know us better socially and becoming a part of our musical community?

For an annual subscription (£20 individual or £35 joint membership), you will receive:

• £1 off entry to our concerts

• A free programme at each concert

• 2 invitations to annual Friends' Concert*

• Regular Friends newsletters

Interested? Contact our friendly Friends coordinator Helen for more information on: friends@dorkingphilharmonia.org.uk 

* The Friends' Concert is an exclusive event for our Friends and their guests, and takes place a couple of weeks after our spring concert. It is one of the highlights of the orchestra's year (and hopefully the Friends'!) and is the orchestra's chance to show appreciation for the Friends' support.
The evening is prepared entirely by the members of the orchestra. Groups or individuals prepare a range of pieces for the Friends to enjoy in a relaxed setting. They often showcase  instruments and musical styles that they don't play in the usual orchestral setting.  There is also the chance to chat over a complimentary supper, also prepared by members of the orchestra.

See images below (from 2022)

You can support Dorking Philharmonia at no cost to you by paying online via easyfundraising.

First, click the link & select 'Dorking Philharmonia' as your 'cause'.

Then pick a website via the easyfundraising site, buy something and money will be donated! Magic!

Most stores are on there, but also all kinds of companies where customers tend to pay a lot, such as energy suppliers, insurance and travel.

You can also download their handy 'donation reminder' which pops up if you visit an website that supports the scheme.

Would you like to support the orchestra in a more substantial way, via sponsorship or one off donations? Or perhaps you are a local business who could benefit from advertising in our concert programmes?

Contact us for more information about any of the ideas below...

• Sponsor a chair!
  You can support any 'chair' (player) in the orchestra. Currently sponsored -

Principal Second Violin - Carol Ashburner

Principal Violin - David Blow

Principal Oboe - Rod Duncan

Principal Clarinet - Howard and Judy Potter

Deputy Principal Clarinet - Susie Duncan

Deputy Principal violin - Sarah and John Winter

Principal Horn - Len Wood

• Programme Advertisements
  Place an advert for your business in the programme - contact Helen for details.

• One-off donations
  Perhaps as part of a legacy, or the result of local fundraising activites or community actions - these are always welcome, and can be used for a single significant purchase.
  An example of a significant piece of funding came from the Foyle Foundation & Gatwick Airport Community Trust in 2005. They purchased a set of timpani for the orchestra - as our most commonly used percussion these have been invaluable.