COMING SOON - Devon Area Conservatives Patrons’ Events VIP list.
Devon area Associations have a couple of different Patrons clubs run by different Associations. If you would like to go on a Devon-wide VIP list, to be alerted when special events happen in other Associations, or to find out if your own Association has a Patrons club, or you would like to set one up, please email us at fundraising@ Devonareaconservatives.org.uk.
HERE IS AN EXAMPLE OF ONE ASSOCIATION’s PATRONS’ CLUB.
Debbie Flint, Chair of Torridge and Tavistock Conservative Association since April 2024, and before that, Deputy Chair Fundraising and Membership, has written the following on their own website:
In August 2023, we relaunched our Patrons‘ Club. For an extra payment every year, Patrons will gain access to exclusive events, a free ticket for the Winter Dinner, and full Patrons also get an entry into the 200 Club. Sir Geoffrey Cox our MP, is happy to host a gathering once a year as well, either in Devon or London.
This is for our regular staunch supporters, a delightful group of people who attend almost every Association dinner, enjoy talking about politics in like-minded company, and are happy to support our local elections, and of course Sir Geoffrey, with the general election.
One main focus of our Patrons’ Club is to help support young Conservatives. Our under 26s are vital to the future, and under the umbrella of Debbie Flint's True Blue Patrons Supper Club, many wider general Association events will have an opportunity for guests to add an extra donation which helps to subsidise the attendance of young Conservatives e.g. at prestigious events. More here.
Locally, generous Patrons will also sponsor gatherings, bringing together young Conservatives with our long-term supporters, helping to nurture their interest and understand what it means to be a Conservative member locally.
Debbie would like to invite you to join if you are a member of our Association, by contacting her on [email protected].
Patrons’ Club Membership Options:
Please set up the standing order, either lump sum or monthly, as below. Then it is vital to please email your full name, membership number, address, and mobile number if possible.
£240 pa single (or £20 per month, must be 12 months if STO)
£396 for you and your partner (who does not have to be a member of our Association) or £33 pmth
£60 Young Conservative, student (or £5 pmth. Does not include 200 Club entry)
£132 Young Conservative, working (or £11 pmth) (does not include 200 Club entry)
Elevated Patrons membership: £600 pa
(if you would like to give us an extra regular donation, on a regular basis, this is ideal.
- e.g. this will contribute towards fighting elections campaign fund,
- and towards sponsoring events particularly for Young Conservatives.
- Includes first refusal to limited offer exclusive Patrons’ events.
- Also includes an intimate supper event just for elevated patrons.)
Benefits:It will include a couple of select events throughout the year.
- You also get your Winter Dinner ticket for free. (Venues vary each year)
- There may also be diverse other smaller get-togethers possibly run by fellow Patrons.
- Plus a free entry into the 200 Club draw (NB if you’re already a member it will be an additional free entry)
From Debbie Flint, your Chair of Torridge & Tavistock Conservatives:
“Best wishes and thank you again for being amazing and helping us make strides forward in these difficult times, to building a Conservative community and support Sir Geoffrey at the next general election. You are a really valued part of our Association, and for me personally it’s always a pleasure creating events for you guys. It’s one of the reasons I am continuing in this role for the time being :-).
Thank you again for looking forward to hearing from you when you have set up the standing order or one off payment :-)
When it’s set up, please email me, and please make sure I have your mobile number. I’d like to join you to a Patrons’ info-only WhatsApp group, please say if you don’t want to be joined to it.
If you are in Torridge and Tavistock Association and would like to find out more go here.