Heroes wanted!
Make a gift to Polka today and make a positive difference to a child’s life. Even a small donation will make a big difference, that’s why everyone who donates to Polka becomes a Polka Hero.
Those who want to make an even bigger impact can join our Polka Super Heroes or Polka Guardians to create a life-changing legacy for children at Polka while enjoying special benefits just for you!
Polka Heroes
Polka Heroes receive access to our quarterly Hero Beacon emails, which include
- Updates on the impact of your support
- Priority booking to Polka’s exclusive supporter events, including the Big Bash
- Insights into our charitable work including invitations to backstage activities, meet the creative team or attend work-in-progress sharing, and help shape Polka’s work
Just £5 per month or £60 per year could help provide…
A sensory bag and creative workshop for a child who has a learning disability
Just £10 per month or £120 per year could help provide…
A free theatre trip for a group of child refugees and their families
Just £500 per year could help provide…
A year long bursary place on Write Here Write Now, for a child whose academic attainment is falling behind.
Super Heroes and Guardians
Polka Super Heroes and Guardians enjoy a special relationship with Polka because you help to ensure our shows and workshops can be enjoyed by all children.
Super Heroes
Super Heroes gifts could help provide a free theatre trip for all pupils at a school in an area of high deprivation.
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See benefits Polka Super Heroes receive:
- Your own personal message mounted on the back of your chosen Main Theatre seat for 10 years.
- A thank you message in our 2024-2025 season programmes and on our website.
- Polka Hero Beacon emails, including updates on your gift’s impact, plus special backstage invitations.
- A dedicated booking line via the Development Office.
- A commemorative certificate and behind-the-scenes tour.
- Access to our Super Heroes best seat allocation held for a main house show.
- A family ticket to a Polka Puppet Brunch.*
- 5 free theatre tickets.
*Benefits value £200 + £1000 giftaidable donation. To purchase benefits separately please contact the Development Office on the number below
Guardians
Guardians are Polka’s closest supporters, these families help us to realise sector leading work which supports children’s development, fuels their learning and ignites their imaginations.
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See benefits Polka Guardians receive:
All Polka Super Heroes benefits PLUS:
- Your own personal message mounted on the back of an Adventure Theatre Bench (instead of a Main Theatre seat) for 10 years.
- A chance to see your support in action for a project of your choice, meet the Creative Team and observe an open rehearsal or our community work for an unparalleled insight into the difference you are making.
- An invitation to our exclusive annual Patrons Dinner, and a family ticket to a Polka Puppet Brunch*.
- 10 free theatre tickets.
*Benefits value £400 + £4400 giftaidable donation. To purchase benefits separately please contact the Development Office on the number below.
Membership Information
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Gift A Membership Gifting a membership in a loved one’s name is a fantastic way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary or special occasion.
In addition to the benefits mentioned above, the recipient will also receive a personal thank you card from the theatre and a certificate honouring the donation’s impact.
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Benefits and Gift Aid Our Hero community includes all Polka supporters since 2021, whether they’ve donated, hosted a cake sale, run a marathon, or become a Polka Ambassador at school or work.
You do not need to donate to be a Polka Hero but we really appreciate it if you can.
Our Guardian and Super Hero Memberships include a benefits value, which reflects the actual cost of the subscription to the charity, and a suggested donation.
Memberships can be purchased at the benefit value and the benefits listed within each level of membership can be purchased separately. Any additional amounts are donations and are therefore eligible for Gift Aid.
If you would like to…
- Buy one of the benefits listed above without a donation element
- Or join the Polka Heroes without making a donation
Please contact the Development Office on 020 8545 8368.
Contact Us
To discuss memberships or how your support can make a positive impact for children today please contact:
We’d love to hear from you!