Support our Campaign

Make a contribution towards the future of Egyptian cultural heritage

We need your help to make our plans for transforming the EES premises into a reality. Early leadership gifts offer the additional support of not only securing the transformation, but the Campaign itself.

Join a Giving Group

The generosity of our supporters is vital for making this vision a reality, and we will recognise donors around our new facilities. We appreciate that people may wish to align their gifts with the legacies of some of our most prominent historical figures: our founder, Amelia B. Edwards, and the former resident of 4 Doughty Mews, Argentinian-American Egyptologist, Ricardo A. Caminos. We also appreciate that some might be unable to give at those levels yet still want an opportunity to make a substantial contribution. You may, therefore, wish to make a gift and join one of our giving groups below.

Friends of Amelia B. Edwards

The Egypt Exploration Society was founded in 1882 by Victorian novelist and travel writer, Amelia B. Edwards. She envisioned a world in which the incredible monuments and heritage of Egypt would be preserved for posterity. Today, we continue her efforts by engaging audiences around the world with Egypt’s unique history.

Amelia B. Edwards had a world-changing vision. You can help us achieve it by donating £10,000 and becoming a Friend of Amelia B. Edwards. You will be recognised on a plaque in the Amelia B. Edwards Room on the top floor of our premises where a large oil painting of our founder and collection of rare and antique printed volumes will be displayed.

Friends of Ricardo A. Caminos

A major contributor to the EES’ mission was the Egyptologist Ricardo A. Caminos. Ricardo conducted crucial work at important sites like Buhen and Gebel el-Silsila and once lived in the building that is now the EES library. Join a continuing story of discovery by becoming a Friend of Ricardo A. Caminos.

Donors who generously contribute £5,000 will be recognised in the regenerated Library on a special plaque. Each donor will also receive a piece of the old Library shelves engraved with their name to present at home. This is your opportunity to own a piece of our history, while contributing to our future.

The Scribes

Scribes were creators and custodians of knowledge in ancient Egypt. Be a scribe to the EES by making a gift of £2,500 to our Building the Future campaign, helping us to ensure the understanding and appreciation of Egyptian cultural heritage will continue for generations to come. The Scribes will be recognised on a special plaque in the new Learning Hub, at the heart of our ongoing mission to expand and disseminate knowledge of ancient and medieval Egypt.

Make a donation

Gifts of any size are greatly appreciated and we know that our supporters want to contribute to this once in a generation opportunity. You can support the Campaign in many ways, from raising awareness of it through interested networks, to making a generous contribution yourself.

Don’t forget, supporters in the US may prefer to make a tax efficient gift via the BSUF - Read more here.

If you would like to talk to someone about supporting the Campaign, then please contact Dr Ed Scrivens (EES Development Manager) or Dr Carl Graves (EES Director) by emailing [email protected] or calling 020 7242 1880.

Thank you for your consideration.

Your donations will be managed in the Society’s ‘Capital Campaign Fund’ which is restricted for use solely in the maintenance and redevelopment of the Society’s premises. If more funds are raised than required, then the Society will use them to support the charitable purposes of the EES. If the campaign does not achieve its target in the allocated time, then the funds generated at that point will be held in a Development Fund and used to support the future of the Society which could include a phased approach for the redevelopment.