Sterts Friend

Become a Sterts Friend
For creatives, culture-lovers, and community champions 

Annual donation of £25 - a simple and impactful way to support Sterts.
(Gift Aid makes your support go even further)

Examples of what this donation can provide:

  • A bursary place on a ‘Play in a Day’ for a young person

  • Studio hire for a local artist

  • Essential training for volunteers

As a Sterts Friend, you’ll enjoy:

  • An acknowledgement postcard

  • Regular Newsletter to keep you in the loop about shows and season announcements

  • Invitation to our Annual Tour event

  • (Optional) inclusion on our Friends page on the website

Become a Friend

Sterts Supporter

Become a Sterts Supporter
For those who believe in the power of creativity, connection, and community.

£10/month or £120/year
(Gift Aid makes your support go even further)

Join our circle and step into the beating heart of Sterts.

Examples of what your donation will provide: 

  • 2 x bursary places for young people to attend a term of Future Makers

  • Contribute to essential maintenance of our 4-acre site 

  • Hire of the Barn Theatre for an artist or company

  • Transport for a local school to attend workshops and performances 

As a Supporter, you’ll enjoy:

  • A regular newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, show previews, and community updates

  • Invitations to special events like our Annual Tour and our Future Makers & Community Makers events

  • Opportunities to share your voice and shape what happens next

  • (Optional) A spot on our Friends page

  • £2 off up to 4 tickets a year

  • £5 off two 1-hour studio hires—create something of your own

Become a Supporter

Sterts Patron

Become a Sterts Patron
For those who believe that creativity can shape lives and strengthen communities.

£25/month or £300/year

As a Patron, you’ll be part of shaping real, lasting impact. 

Choose the cause that speaks to you:
Future Makers – supporting young people to access creativity & build transferable skills for life

Community Makers – providing meaningful creative connections that build confidence and community cohesion. 

Artist Development – offering a network of support, professional development and space for ideas to flourish.

Heritage – connect with our roots, celebrate our surroundings and create accessible approaches to learning.

Environmental – celebrating nature and our environment by embracing community and sustainability. 

As a Patron, you’ll receive:

  • All the benefits of a Sterts Supporter

  • Your name proudly displayed on a Patron plaque in The Barn Theatre

  • Recognition on our website and social media in line with your chosen cause

  • Invitations to special Patron-only celebrations and gatherings

  • Personal introductions to the people, projects, and stories your support helps nurture

Get in touch to become a patron on hello@stertsarts.org.

Apply to be a Patron

Sterts Sponsors

Partner with Sterts
Rooted in creativity. Powered by community. Inspired by change.

Sterts is a gathering place, a creative hub, and a cultural gateway to Cornwall. From our off-grid 500-seat Barn Theatre to our studio and wider 4-acre site, everything we do centres around our commitment to people, place, and partnerships.

We’re inviting like-minded businesses, those who care about community, creativity, and making a meaningful difference to collaborate and grow with us. 

By sponsoring Sterts, your business can:

Support inclusive, co-created arts project
Champion sustainability and rural cultural access
Connect with audiences
Build meaningful visibility through tailored partnerships—from event collaborations to on-site and digital presence

Whether you're a local business with deep roots or a regional brand with a passion for culture and the environment, we’ll work with you to create a sponsorship that feels personal, purposeful, and impactful.

Email us on hello@stertsarts.org to find out more about sponsorship opportunities.

Apply to be a Sponsor

Sterts Charity Member

Apply to Become a Sterts Charity Member
Get involved. Help us grow. Shape what’s next.

Charity Membership is a meaningful way to stand alongside the Sterts community.

As a Charity Member, you’ll play a part in our shared story: helping guide how we grow and stay true to our vision, mission and values.

This opportunity is open to those who care about what Sterts stands for. Applications are considered by our Trustees, who welcome involvement from a wide and diverse community. Members take on a small but important responsibility: to act in the best interests of Sterts as a charity.

Membership includes:

  • Regular newsletter updates to keep you connected

  • An invitation to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM)

  • Full voting rights—your say in key decisions and the direction we take

Already a Friend, Supporter, or Patron? You can apply for Charity Membership alongside your existing involvement.

There is a £20 annual subscription fee to help cover administrative costs and support our ongoing work.

To become a member of our charity, please send an email to hello@stertsarts.org to express your interest.

Apply for Membership