Help shape the future of The Sherborne

Help keep The Sherborne open, alive and full of possibility.

The Sherborne is a place where art, heritage, food, ideas and community meet. As a registered charity, we rely on the generosity of people who believe that culture should be open, ambitious and shared.

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the Cannon family, the multi-million-pound restoration of our historic home is now complete. This remarkable foundation has given The Sherborne its walls, rooms, gardens and gathering spaces.

Now, we look to the future.

Your support helps bring The Sherborne to life. Every donation helps us care for this extraordinary Grade I listed house, keep entry free, welcome artists and audiences, and create moments of curiosity, connection and delight for everyone who walks through the door.

Every gift supports the living work of The Sherborne: exhibitions, learning and community programmes, creative opportunities, local artists, heritage interpretation and the everyday welcome that makes this place feel open to all.

Whether you give £10, £1,000 or choose to begin a conversation about a larger gift, you are helping to shape what The Sherborne becomes.

The foundation is built. Now, your support brings The Sherborne to life.

What your gift makes possible

Every donation helps us to:

Keep The Sherborne open and accessible
Supporting free entry, warm welcomes and spaces where everyone can feel they belong.

Care for a remarkable historic house
Protecting the building, its restored interiors and the nationally significant Thornhill mural for future generations.

Bring exceptional art to the South West
Helping us develop exhibitions, talks, workshops, performances and creative commissions with local and national reach.

Create opportunities for learning and community
Supporting family activity, schools work, community projects and moments of discovery for people of all ages.

Nurture the next chapter
Building a sustainable future for The Sherborne as a home for creativity, conversation and imagination.

55,000+

individuals served

150

active volunteers

£84,000

raised since founding
3% Cover the Fee

A gift of any size makes a difference. You can make a one-off donation or choose to give regularly, helping us plan with confidence and continue offering culture, heritage and hospitality for everyone to enjoy.

Thinking about making a larger gift?

Some gifts begin with a conversation.

If you are considering making a significant donation to The Sherborne, supporting a particular area of our work, giving through a trust or foundation, sponsoring a project, or leaving a gift in your will, we would be delighted to hear from you.

A larger gift can have a lasting impact. It can help us care for this extraordinary historic house, keep culture accessible, support artists and exhibitions, develop learning and community programmes, improve access, nurture our gardens, or secure the long-term future of The Sherborne.

You may already know exactly what you would like to support, or you may simply want to explore what is possible. Either way, we would be pleased to speak with you confidentially and personally.

To begin the conversation, please complete the short form below. Your enquiry will be received by Liz Gilmore, CEO, who will be in touch with you directly.