Holst Birthplace Museum Appeal

The Holst Birthplace Museum is a small, independent charitable trust that celebrates the life of composer Gustav Holst (1874-1934).
Founded in 1974 by Holst's daughter Imogen and saved from closure by the people of Cheltenham in 1999, the museum provides visitors of all ages unique access to the story of Holst's life and work as well as insight into Victorian social history.

The charm and historical value of the Museum lies in its small scale: there the ordinary day-to-day activities and concerns of our Victorian forebears are brought to life. But the Museum's domestic scale inevitably limits its ability to accommodate large numbers of visitors and to generate sufficient revenue.

At present it costs nearly £1,000 a week simply to keep the Museum open. To meet budgetary requirements, the Museum depends on the support of the public. By contributing you can help us to ensure its future and make possible the continuation of its valuable musical and social history outreach.

Become involved in supporting one of Cheltenham's genuine cultural assets today!

Make a Single Donation
You can make a single donation to the Holst Birthplace Trust by sending a cheque or postal order to: The Chairman, Holst Birthplace Trust, 4 Clarence Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2AY.

Make a Regular Donation
You can set up a regular donation via direct debit; for more information please contact us and we will be in touch with you soon.

Further Advice
Please contact us to talk to discuss setting up a direct debit, increasing your donation using gift aid, or for advice on other issues such as:

• Donations from your company
• Joining the Friends
• Becoming a volunteer
• Legacy giving

Increasing your donation through Gift Aid (UK taxpayers scheme)

Gift Aid Declaration - if you are paying UK income or capital gains tax, the museum is now able to reclaim the tax you have paid on any gift.

On 6th April 2000, the Inland Revenue rules about how charities can reclaim income tax changed. All claims are now dealt with under Gift Aid provisions, superseding the previous Deed of Covenant system.

Any momentary gift, large or small, regular or a one-off, can now qualify for Gift Aid. Charities can now reclaim (at 2001 tax rates), 28p for every £1 given by a taxpayer who receives a corresponding relief.

If you are paying UK income or capital gains tax and make a donation to the museum, filling in a gift aid form enables the museum to reclaim the tax you have paid on any gift. Contact the museum for further details.