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The Lord Leycester | Registered Charity 216831

The Lord Leycester is one of the oldest veterans’ charities in the world, providing accommodation and community for former servicemen and women for over 450 years. Founded in 1571 by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester, the charity predates the Royal Hospital Chelsea by more than a century.

Today, the Lord Leycester continues to support the Brethren by providing not only housing, but companionship, stability, and a lasting sense of community within one of Britain’s most remarkable historic sites.

As a living heritage site at the heart of Warwick, support for the Lord Leycester helps maintain the Brethren’s homes, preserve the ancient buildings and gardens they live within, and continue the charity’s work for future generations.

There are many ways you can support the Lord Leycester and its charitable mission, from volunteering and donations to joining our Friends membership scheme.

For more information on how you can support the charity, please see below.

Donate

Every donation helps support the Brethren community, maintain their historic homes, and preserve the Lord Leycester for future generations.

As one of the world’s oldest veterans’ charities, the Lord Leycester continues to provide companionship, stability, and community for former servicemen and women at the heart of Warwick.

Whether large or small, every contribution makes a meaningful difference to the future of the charity and the people who call it home.

Learn more about making a donation here.

Become a Friend

Become a Friend of the Lord Leycester and help support one of the world’s oldest veterans’ charities while enjoying exclusive benefits throughout the year.

Friends receive unlimited admission, invitations to special events, regular updates, and discounts in the Shop from as little as £30 a year.

Find out more about becoming a Friend here.

Pathway of Support

Become a lasting part of the Lord Leycester through the Pathway of Support in the Master’s Garden.

For a donation of £500, supporters can dedicate an engraved granite paver within the historic gardens, helping support the Brethren community and the preservation of the Lord Leycester for future generations.

Pavers can commemorate loved ones, celebrate occasions, or simply show support for one of the world’s oldest veterans’ charities.

Learn more about the Pathway of Support here.

Trusts & Foundations

Support from trusts and foundations plays an essential role in helping the Lord Leycester continue its charitable mission of providing homes and community for the Brethren, while preserving one of Britain’s most remarkable historic sites.

Grant funding helps support the care of the Brethren, the maintenance of the historic buildings and gardens, and projects that ensure the Lord Leycester remains accessible and sustainable for future generations.

Read more about supporting the charity through grants and partnerships here.

Volunteer

Volunteers play an important role in helping the Lord Leycester remain a welcoming and active part of the Warwick community.

Whether supporting visitors, caring for the gardens and grounds, assisting with collections and research, or helping at events, our volunteers are part of the daily life of one of the world’s oldest veterans’ charities.

Find out more about volunteering opportunities here.