This group was established in 2014 and has proved to be very popular. Our Friends help us to provide ongoing student fellowships and bursaries, and support our full range of charitable projects and events.
Join the Friends today
To become a member of the Friends today, simply donate the relevant amount for your first annual contribution via JustGiving, and we will contact you shortly with full membership details.
'A stronger commitment'
Dr Adelina Gavrila was one our first Cumberland Lodge Fellows (2014-16 intake) and she has since completed her PhD at the University of Leicester. Speaking about her association with Cumberland Lodge, she said:
'Whilst studying for my PhD I was lucky enough to become a Cumberland Lodge Fellow. This fellowship has enabled me to develop my skills outside my field of research. Being a molecular biologist, I don't often have the opportunity to attend interdisciplinary conferences that widen my understanding of issues concerning society. I also gained valuable skills in communication and public speaking which has impacted overall on my study and future development.
'Ultimately, I believe that one of the greatest achievements of being a fellow is that, it has made me a more rounded individual, with a stronger commitment to making an impact on society.'
Membership benefits and subscriptions
As well as supporting our charitable work, membership offers access to a range of benefits outlined with annual subscription rates below.
Student membership
£10 per year (proof of student status is required)
- Quarterly e-newsletter, with news and insight into our activities and events
- Invitations to Cumberland Conversations and our other public events
- Invitations to private tours of Cumberland Lodge
- Cumberland Lodge lapel badge
Standard membership
Individual - minimum £3 per month / £35 per year
Joint (two people living at the same address) - minimum £50 per year
Institutional (e.g. university department, requires a named contact who can nominate a colleague to attend events) - minimum £50 per year
- Quarterly newsletter, with news and insight into our activities and events
- Invitations to Cumberland Conversations and our other public events
- Invitations to private tours of Cumberland Lodge
- Annual day trip to a prestigious venue associated with Cumberland Lodge
- Cumberland Lodge lapel badge
International membership
Individual - minimum £3 per month / £35 per year
Joint (same address) - minimum £50 per year
International subscriptions can be paid in your local currency, via JustGiving. Please note that alternative forms of payment may incur an additional charge.
- Quarterly e-newsletter, with news and insight into our activities and events
- Invitations to Cumberland Conversations and our other public events
- Invitations to private tours of Cumberland Lodge
- Cumberland Lodge lapel badge
Find out more
To find out more about the Friends of Cumberland Lodge, or to set up a rolling annual subscription by standing order, please email us at friends@cumberlandlodge.ac.uk or call us on 01784 432316.
