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Join the PIVOT CLUB Laurence Olivier Cameron Mackintosh ‘If you are passionate Sonia Friedman Catherine Tate nonso a about the theatre, Harold Pinter CUSH JUMBO Judi Dench be passionate about its future.’ Steven Berkoff Graham Norton Jason Isaacs Michael Grandage CBE, President and Alumnus Julie Christie Gael GarcÍa Bernal Christopher Eccleston Dawn French Donald Sinden Selina Cadell Andrew Garfield Michael Grandage Jason Isaacs Joss Ackland JOE ALWYN Kevin Whately CICely Berry Riz Ahmed Martin Freeman Vanessa Redgrave Tony Robinson James Nesbit Kristin Scott Thomas Hugh Bonneville Jennifer Saunders Kit Harington Amanda Donohoe Join the PIVOT CLUB ‘Thanks to the generosity of Central’s donors, I am now embarking on one of the most intensive and rewarding years of my life with the chance to achieve my dream.’ Current scholarship student The Pivot Club The Pivot Club was first launched in the Pivot Club members become part of the early 1900s with the aim of raising money life of Central and make an invaluable to support talented students without contribution to the future of the financial means. Central’s founder, Elsie performing arts by supporting the rising Fogerty, was its first President and early stars of the theatre, film and television, members, including Central alumni and performance industries in the UK and Sir Laurence Olivier and Dame Peggy beyond. Ashcroft, ‘pivoted’ around her. By joining this group of supporters, The original Club was disbanded at the you will become closer to our work and outbreak of World War II but in 2011, in benefit from opportunities to witness the light of major changes in government impact of your support first-hand with a funding, it was relaunched to continue range of opportunities to visit the School. with its mission. To discuss joining the Pivot Club, please Members of the Pivot Club play an contact us on +44 (0)20 7449 1636. important part in ensuring that The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama maintains its position as a world-leading university conservatoire in Europe. Gift Level Options Pivot CLUB Per annum per member (or £6 per month by Direct Debit) Friend n Receive termly copies of Central’s Autumn, Spring and Summer Productions, Events & News brochure £75+ n Invitation to the Principal’s Summer Reception and Private View of the graduating year Design and Crafts Exhibition n Opportunity to buy tickets for special events n Public acknowledgement on Central’s website. Pivot CLUB Per annum per member (or £24 per month by Direct Debit) CIRCLE In addition to the benefits stated above: n Receive invitations for themselves, plus a guest to attend the Principal’s £300+ Autumn, Spring and Summer Show Receptions. Pivot CLUB Per annum per member (or £95 per month by Direct Debit) Stalls In addition to all the benefits stated above: n Recognition of support in each of Central’s Autumn, Spring and Summer £1,200+ Productions, Events & News brochure n Opportunity for a bespoke backstage tour of Central with a senior member of staff for your party (on request) n Private visit for you and a guest to see our community outreach and The Pivot Club education students in action on their industry placement (on request). Gift Aid Boost your donation by 25p of Gift Aid for every £1 you donate Gift Aid is reclaimed by the charity from the tax you pay for the current tax year. If you pay income tax at the higher or additional rate and want to receive the additional tax relief due to you, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on your Self-Assessment tax return, or ask HM Revenue and Customs to adjust your tax code. For VAT purposes, your contribution is split as follows: Stalls donation £1,105, benefits £95; and Circle donation £205, benefits £95. As with all donations, your generous gift will not warrant your involvement in decisions regarding Central’s management or operation. We will never sell your data onto third parties. The Direct Debit Guarantee This guarantee should be retained by the payer. • This Guarantee is offered by all banks and building societies that accept instructions to pay Direct Debits. • If there are any changes to the amount, date or frequency of your Direct Debit The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama will notify you 10 working days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed. 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Join the support for Central I would like to join the Pivot Club: Pivot Club Friend (£75+) Pivot Club Circle (£300+) Pivot Club Stalls (£1,200+) I would like to make a donation of an amount of my choosing to support Central: £ _______________ I would like to pay by: Direct Debit (please complete the Direct Debit section overleaf) Cheque / CAF Cheque (made payable to the The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama) Please debit £ ________________ from my Visa / MasterCard / Solo / Switch / Maestro Name on card: ____________________________________________________________________________________ Card number: Start date: / Expiry date: / Issue number: (if applicable) Security code: (Last 3 digits on the reverse) Title: ___________ First Name: ______________________________ Surname: ______________________________ Email address: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Postal address: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Postcode: ______________________________________ Telephone: ________________________________________ Signature: ____________________________________________________ Date: ______________________________ In order to Gift Aid your donation you must tick the box below: I want to Gift Aid my donation of £______________ and any donations I make in the future or have made in the past four years to The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. 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