Membership & Donations

Membership

The Educational Trust welcomes individuals, institutions and companies who are interested in supporting its charitable objects. The benefits of membership include a newsletter and various fund-raising functions that provide opportunities to preserve old acquaintances or make new friends. Lunch meetings with an eminent guest speaker of particular significance to Nigeria are organised whenever appropriate.

To apply for membership please complete an Application Form and return it to the Membership Secretary at 2, Vincent Street, London SW1P 4LD.

The following are the minimum rates for each category. A voluntary higher amount would generate a valuable additional level of support.
Individuals 20.00 p.a.
Couples 30.00 p.a.
Institutions 150.00 p.a.
Corporate 250.00 p.a.
There is no Entrance Fee but applicants are asked to help minimise administrative costs by completing a Bankers Order form.
Subscriptions are due on the 1st January in each calendar year and, in accordance with Clause 13 para (4) of the Constitution, no member may take part in the affairs of the Educational Trust in any way whose subscription is not paid by 30th June.
The first annual subscription of new members who join after 1st October in any year will also cover the whole of the succeeding year.

Data Protection

Protection of personal information is a commitment of the Educational Trust, which is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office.

Downloadable Forms

Gift Aiding

If you are a UK taxpayer Gift Aiding your donation or subscription will make it worth almost one third more by allowing the Educational Trust to claim back tax. (To qualify you must pay an amount of income or capital gains tax equal to the tax to be reclaimed [28p per 1].) If applicable please sign the Declaration on your Application Form.

Donations

Personal donations or bequests are immensely valuable and may be made either by Gift Aid, Bankers Order or cheque. To make a single or regular donation please complete a Donation form. Information about a Deed of Covenant is obtainable through the Secretariat.