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In 2025, the Royal Institute of Philosophy will celebrate its first centenary and with your support we want to make it the first of many. There are various ways in which you can support the Royal Institute’s work. Rest assured we will use your gift to support the programme of your choice.
Funding for the future
In 1931, we were a fledgling institute trying to establish itself securely. We asked for a donation of £1-10shillings – about £89 today, as the request says, to bring more opportunities for learning to those with “some familiarity with philosophical studies but also to awaken interest among those who have not already done so”. Our members responded generously. We have those same aspirations today.
Can you support our work?
Any support for the Royal Institute's work creates opportunities for us to - as our mission states - bringing questions across the whole breadth of philosophy to the public, and to empower them to address these questions for themselves.
Donation Opportunities
Support our Public Lecture Programme
Support our outstanding public lecture series, so they can continue to inspire and educate people of all ages. Donating on behalf of a special person – be it a gift, tribute or memorial – can be a wonderful way to celebrate their love of philosophy.
Support our School Programmes
99% of schools in England cannot afford a dedicated philosophy teacher. Our education programmes and materials bring philosophy into schools. We support teachers and students through conference funding and philosophy resources.
Support our Prison Programmes
In partnership with other organisations, we fund philosophy teaching in high security prisons, women’s prisons and young offenders’ institutions. Our work makes a real difference to prisoners’ lives. Donate to support our programmes.
Support our Graduate Programmes
If you have benefited from graduate study in philosophy, please consider a gift that will enable someone else to benefit in the same way. Donate to our Studentship and Bursary programme supporting graduate studies, and/or our Graduate Conferences.
Leave a legacy of learning
Be a part of our future. We make real philosophy available to everyone – through our journals, public lectures, education programmes and grants – and we want to continue to do so over the next 100 years. Please consider leaving a gift in your will.