Philanthropy

When Clients purchase an artwork from Abbey Walmsley Fine Art they are investing not only in a piece of unique artistry depicting energy and movement. Clients can request to donate a percentage of an artwork's sales price to philanthropic causes.

Abbey Walmsley Fine Art supports philanthropic organisations in the following ways:

• Via Artist allocation of sales funds* of a particular work with prior notification to clients.

• Via Client allocation of sales funds* of a commissioned, or already produced artwork.

Criteria for Selecting Philanthropy Organisations

Abbey Walmsley Fine Art promotes effective giving. Clients are advised to suppport charitable organisations who utilise donor money most effectively to achieve their objectives whilst keeping overheads as low as possible.

• For US clients wishing to donate to US charities working at home and abroad the Better Business Bureau www.bbb.org or www.GuideStar.org are useful guides if you do not have a dedicated philanthropy advisory resource.

• For UK clients wishing to donate to UK based charities working at home and abroad http://www.philanthropyuk.org and www.guidestar.org.uk are useful guides if you do not have a dedicated philanthropy advisory resource.

Example organisations already supported can be viewed from the menu on the left.

*Percentage donation amounts are determined by Abbey Walmsley Fine Art.

Room To Read

Room to Read founded by John Wood has benefited over 3.1million children in the developing world, building sustainable solutions to the educational challenges faced by rural communities.

Working in Nepal, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, Sri Lanka, South Africa, Zambia and Bangladesh, Room to Read has built schools, established libraries, published local language books and provided girls with scholarships. 

Room to Read’s efforts seek to help break the cycle of poverty by providing the opportunity of education.

A client first introduced Abbey Walmsley to Room to Read in September 2009. In November 2009 Abbey Walmsley Fine Art donated a commission into The Financial Times Seasonal Appeal Global Auction that raised funds for Room to Read. The launch of The Financial Times Seasonal Appeal was hosted by Quintessentially, the world’s largest private members club. The original paintings - 'Fierce Pursuit' and 'Caught' were showcased on the auction launch evening at Quintessentially Soho, The House of St Barnabas in London, to inspire those wishing to bid on the private commission.

Learn more about Room to Read’s outstanding work by visiting: www.roomtoread.org

Paintings In Hospitals

Paintings in Hospitals main objective is to improve the environment within hospitals, hospices and other healthcare facilities for patients throughout England, Wales and Ireland by loaning out its art collection. Paintings in Hospitals currently services over 250 facilities benefiting many millions for NHS patients, visitors and staff every year.

As well as loaning out their art collection, Paintings in Hospitals also runs specialist art projects that work with the elderly, community groups and mental health organisations.

After ‘Young Artists’ Britain’ competition the following artwork of an Arabian Stallion, shortlisted for the competition, was donated to the Paintings in Hospitals art collection.

American Eagle Foundation

During 2005 Abbey Walmsley Fine Art supported The American Eagle Foundation with a percentage of the funds from a number of exclusive limited edition Bald Eagle prints.

The American Eagle Foundation was founded in 1985 to develop and conduct Bald Eagle recovery programs throughout the USA, to ensure the restoration and protection of the Bald Eagle in the wild.

The American Eagle Foundation (AEF) operates the largest bald eagle breeding facility in the world that has been instrumental in releasing hundreds of eaglets into the wild. The other core focus of the AEF is supporting environmental education and bringing its conservation efforts to the attention of millions of people. 

Learn more by visiting: www.eagles.org

Injured Jockeys Fund

Founded in 1964 to assist jockeys whose injuries have prevented them from continuing to ride, The Injured Jockeys Fund has spent over £16m helping over 1000 jockeys through rehabilitation at Oaksey House, financial, medical and pastoral care.

Abbey Walmsley Fine Art is looking for an appropriate event to auction four early equestrian artworks (3 are featured on this page) to raise funds for the Injured Jockeys Fund in 2010. Further information will appear in the Latest News section when a venue, event and auction date is confirmed.

Visit the Injured Jockeys Fund at: www.ijf.org.uk