Donate in memory
A gift to the Gallery can be a wonderful way to honour and remember a dear friend, relative or colleague.
Honouring a loved one
Making a donation in memory of a loved one is a meaningful way to celebrate their life and let their passion for art live on.
Your gift supports the National Gallery’s work to care for the nation’s collection, inspire the next generation of art lovers, and ensure that everyone can experience the joy and connection that art brings, now and into the future.
Each person remembered through a gift in their memory can be recorded in our Memorial Book, a lasting tribute on display both online and at the heart of the collection, in Annenberg Court.
Contact us
To find out more about how to donate in memory please contact:
Eve Alderson, Visitor and Commemorative Giving Manager
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 020 7747 2577
You can write to us with your wishes or send any cheques to:
Visitor and Commemorative Giving Manager, Development Department,
The National Gallery,
London, WC2N 5DN
How to make a gift
There are many ways to make a donation in memory. You may wish to make a personal gift, arrange a collection at a funeral or memorial service, or invite others to contribute in celebration of someone who meant a great deal to you.
However you choose to give, your generosity will help the Gallery continue to safeguard and share great art with the widest possible public for generations to come.
Please visit our Make a Donation page where you can make your gift and leave a message to tell us about the person you are remembering.
You can write to us with your wishes or send any cheques to:
Visitor and Commemorative Giving Manager
Development Department
The National Gallery
London
WC2N 5DN
To request the National Gallery bank account details please email Eve Alderson, Visitor and Commemorative Giving Manager, at:
You may wish to invite friends and family to make donations to the Gallery in memory of a loved one. Many families choose to do this at funeral or memorial services, creating a meaningful tribute that supports a cause close to their heart.
Your funeral director can help you arrange this, or donations can be sent directly to us online, by cheque or by bank transfer.
If you would like advice on organising a collection, please contact Eve Alderson, Visitor and Commemorative Giving Manager, at:
A donation in memory
We are extremely grateful for all donations, as every gift helps support the future of your National Gallery. Read about how in memory donations have helped the collection.
Image: David Christopher Macklin Smart in 1976
David Christopher Macklin Smart (1971–1978)
Margaret and Chris Smart made a generous donation in memory of their son, David Christopher Macklin Smart.
They chose to donate to the Gallery because they always loved the paintings and felt very privileged to have such a wonderful Gallery so accessible and free to all.
By donating in memory of their son, they have helped ensure access to the collection for future generations by supporting our education programme for children and adults of all ages and from all walks of life.
Thank you Margaret and Chris.