Our mission at The Ark is to create innovative, inspirational, and high quality arts experiences for all children. Your support is invaluable in helping us achieve this goal.
The Ark is a charity and unique in Ireland as the only cultural centre dedicated to high quality programming for children, schools and families across all art forms. Everything we do is founded on principles of artistic excellence, innovation and social inclusion, and we have achieved both national and international renown as a landmark organisation. We work with thousands of children and young people annually – helping to nurture their imaginations and adding to their quality of life.
To continue in our vital work and vision we need your support. Please contact Tanya Allen, Development Coordinator, on 01 899 4096 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to find out how you can help.
Donations
Donations, whatever the size, are essential to The Ark and contribute significantly to securing the future of the organisation. Please help us to continue our work by making a donation today, or when you next buy a ticket online.
If you are considering making a donation, you might be interested in joining one of our ArkAngel membership schemes, which start at just €10 per month. As an eligible charity all donations to The Ark over €250 qualify for tax relief.
Membership: Individual & Family
Individuals and families can join our ArkAngel scheme, and enjoy a whole range of benefits throughout the year. ArkAngel membership costs from €10 per month, and members receive free tickets, priority booking, acknowledgement of support, and a chance to meet some of the makers and creators an annual celebration. The gift of an ArkAngel membership can benefit not only your own children, but also grandchildren, godchildren, nephews, nieces and even neighbours!
Find out more about ArkAngel membership
Membership: Corporate
Corporate ArkAngel membership is a unique way to visibly demonstrate your organisation’s commitment to children’s creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, while availing of a range of opportunities for the benefit of colleagues and clients:
• Be the first to learn what’s happening at The Ark;
• Support and reward your staff and their families;
• Provide original and high quality ways to entertain your clients;
• Receive complimentary tickets and invitations to launches and openings;
• Year round acknowledgement in The Ark foyer, website and promotional material
• Provision of a dedicated staff member to coordinate your visits; and
• Utilize the facilities of our beautiful award-winning building in the heart of Dublin’s cultural quarter for your own events
Silver Wings Corporate ArkAngels: €1,250 per year provides all the art supplies, materials and resources for a visual art workshop programme, enabling children to create their own art works
Gold Wings Corporate ArkAngels: €2,500 supports The Ark’s early years programming strands
Platinum Wings Corporate ArkAngels: €5,000 helps The Ark include dedicated performances, each year, for children with individual physical & intellectual requirements
Find out more about Corporate ArkAngel membership or give us a call to find out more about our membership packages or to make a donation today.
Sponsorship & Partnership
Ark partnerships are founded on shared values, vision, passion, and commitment. The Ark stands for quality, originality and high standards in cultural provision for children and families in Ireland. We work hard to meet your organisation’s aspirations and goals; whether it’s connecting with your target market, highlighting your organisation’s commitment to children and community development, developing your interest in the arts, or rewarding and looking after your clients, colleagues and families, we can create a bespoke package that is right – just for you. We would be delighted to to meet and discuss your organisation’s particular needs.
Trusts & Foundations
The Ark has a supportive and committed relationship with many Trusts and Foundations in Ireland, through a shared dedication to social development – placing children and families at the heart of an inclusive, creative society.
The Ark operates a Social Inclusion Policy, the “20% Scheme”, and devises, presents and coordinates a wide range of community, outreach and advocacy programmes each year.
Patrons
Ark Patrons hold a passionate belief in the fundamental role that the arts play within our lives – and a child’s right to experience them. Our Patrons are key individuals who are committed in helping The Ark maintain its quality work and prominence as a cultural and enriching force in the lives of Irish children and their families. Ark Patrons are engaged in all aspects of our work – from guidance, advice, support and commitment. We invite you to come on board and get involved!
Ark patron Leslie Buckly recently received the prestigious Local Philanthropist of the Year Award. Watch a short movie to find out more
Lasting Legacy
A donation made to The Ark, in memory of a loved one, or as part of your will, is a wonderful way to remember and pay tribute to someone who has enjoyed or played a significant part in our work. Leaving a charitable bequest to Ireland’s only dedicated cultural centre for children will contribute to our long-term sustainability, and The Ark’s fundamental role in supporting the creative potential of Ireland’s future generations.
Every contribution, large or small, is deeply appreciated, and makes a real and lasting difference to our work. You can make a one-off donation, choose to donate on a regular basis, or make a provision in your will towards The Ark. To discuss any of these issues in strictest confidence, please contact Avril Ryan, General Manager, on +353 1 899 4091.
Thank you
We wish to acknowledge, with grateful thanks, our annual funders, sponsors, patrons, donors, ArkAngels and Corporate ArkAngels.
The Ark is deeply appreciative of each and every one of our dedicated partners and benefactors. Through their generosity, they have ensured that thousands of children have experienced and have had access to the fascinating and exciting world of the arts.
Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment.
Principal supporter
Arts Council of Ireland
Annual supporters
Department of Education and Skills
Professional Development Service for Teachers
National Development Plan
Temple Bar Cultural Trust
Dublin City Council
Project supporters
Culture Ireland
Department of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltacht Affairs
DART
EMI
LUAS/RPA
Harmony
The Atlantic Philanthropies Director/Employee Designated Gift Fund
Media Partners
RTE
Online Media Partner
Mummypages.ie
Special Patrons
Mr Leslie Buckley
The Ark would also like to thank our individual donors who which to remain anonymous
Corporate ArkAngels: Platinum Wings
Nicola Roden
Jacobs
Integrity Solutions
Corporate ArkAngels: Silver Wings
CCS
Trilogy Technologies
FGS
ArkAngels
Tanya & Paul Allen, Ann Barry, Audrey Behan, Irina Bereznytska, Fiona Bolger, Maire Buckley, Kathy Carroll, Jeremy Chapman, Daire Coffey, Derval Costello, Nicola Cummins, Mary Curtis, Michala Davey-Borresen, Emer Dolphin, Linda Doran, Theresa Gadd, Deirdre Giblin, Inga Hamilton, Aileen Hooper, David Hughes, Carol Kelly, Michael Kelly, Penelope Kenny, Marina Lynch, Frank McNamee, Simon Mills, Deirdre Mortell, Aisling & Mark Mortell, Belinda Moller, Deirbhile Nic Craith, Patricia Quinn, Eamonn Russell, Karen Scattergood, Ronan Smith, Deborah Spillane, John Sutton, Mary Toale, Pauline Vaughan, anonymous x 3