PLEASE support the Academy of Ideas this Christmas – you can help make a difference
We want to continue to provide a space for free and open debate in 2024.
It’s been a busy year at the Academy of Ideas and, while I’ll miss the cut and thrust of discussion for a week or two, I’ll be glad for a break and the chance to catch up on some reading (see below for some suggestions).
But the work we do doesn’t come cheap. We’re not just interested in debate for its own sake – though that is a laudable goal in itself at a time when having an honest exchange of views is getting ever more difficult. Our aim is also to create a sense of solidarity between those who aren’t satisfied with the direction society is going in and want to do something about it.
To that end, we need to maintain an office, employ our small, stoic and hard-working team and we have all the outlay to put on events. That means we have plenty of money going out the door and NEVER enough coming in. Living on a shoestring is - to say the least - a challenge, and while we know we are all facing difficult times when it comes to money, if you can help, it will be greatly appreciated. We really do need more support to carry on and we promise we always punch way above our financial weight and will make EVERY PENNY COUNT.
If you’ve appreciated our work this year and would like to see us continue to thrive next year, please consider giving us a donation. A regular donation is even better, as it allows us to plan ahead knowing we have a base income to rely on.
To donate, head over to our donation page and use the links on the right hand side to donate online. Alternatively, become a paid subscriber to this Substack by hitting the button below and you’ll get discounts on our events, too.
Thanks in advance,
Claire
BATTLE BOOKS
There’s still time to pick up a copy of a book or two written by our Battle of Ideas festival speakers. We can’t promise it will be delivered by Christmas, but it will be a great way to kick off the new year!
Visit the Academy of Ideas Bookshop to find out more.