SPONSOR A SEAT
At An Grianán, we are passionate about creating exceptional live theatre experiences for our community.
Our mission is to bring together people from all walks of life through the power of storytelling, music, and performance. By sponsoring a seat your support will not only help us maintain our beautiful auditorium but it will also help us make other much needed improvements throughout the building.
Celebrate your love for the arts by sponsoring a seat in our newly renovated auditorium. Whether it’s in memory of a loved one, a gift for a theatre-lover, or a statement of your support for live performance — your plaque becomes a lasting part of our story.
WHY SPONSOR A SEAT?
When you sponsor a seat, you’re not just donating money — you’re making an investment in the future of live theatre and the cultural enrichment of our community and securing the theatre for the next generation.
Your contribution will go directly toward maintaining and enhancing the theatre’s infrastructure, helping us bring in world-class performances, and ensuring that we remain a vital part of the arts scene for years to come.
There are a number of reasons why you might want to sponsor a seat:
- Pay tribute to a loved one
- Commemorate an anniversary
- Celebrate a milestone
- Birthday present
- Advertise your brand
- Support the arts in Donegal
You will also receive a special certificate of sponsorship which will include your dedication & seat number. We will acknowledge your generous donation on our list of supporters online and also in our lower foyer.
An Grianán Theatre is a registered charity (Charity Registration No. 20039585)
HOW IT WORKS
Individual sponsorship:
Individual sponsorship is €250. Each sponsored seat will feature a plaque engraved with a personalised message. You can honor a loved one or commemorate a special occasion.
Corporate sponsorship:
THANK YOU TO OUR SEAT SPONSORS:
- Cllr Donal “Mandy” Kelly
- John O Donnell
- Dermot Gallagher
- Katrina Murphy
- Peadar Mac Rory
- Cllr Jimmy Kavanagh
- Patricia McBride
- Jim Livingston
- William Blunnie
- Rebecca Toland
- Paul Hannigan
- Magees Pharmacy
- Donal Kavanagh
- William Patterson
- Donegal Giving
- Angela Flavin
- Letterkenny Chamber
- Mairead Devine
- Donal Coyle
- Declan Harvey
TAX RELIEF
The Charitable Donation Scheme allows tax relief on qualifying donations made to approved bodies. If an individual donates €250 or more in a year, the approved body can claim a refund of tax paid on that donation. An Grianán can claim tax relief on donations so that your contribution can go even further at no extra cost to you.
If a company donates €250 or more in a year, the company can claim a tax deduction as if the donation was a trading expense. There is a four year time limit for making a claim under this scheme.
EXAMPLE 1
Joan donates €1,000 to an approved body in 2020. The approved body can claim a refund of the tax Joan has paid.
The tax rate is 31%, so this means that the donation of €1,000 is 69% of the total donation.
To calculate the relief, the total donation is grossed up as follows: (€1000/69) x 100 = €1449.27.
The refund amount that can be claimed by the approved body is €449.27.
Once Joan has completed either the Enduring Certificate or Annual Certificate, the approved body can claim the refund.
EXAMPLE 2
Company X donates €1,000 to an approved body in 2020. The Corporation Tax rate is 12.5%, so the relief that the company can claim is €125 (€1,000 x 12.5%).
The approved body has the benefit of receiving €1,000, but the cost to the company of making the donation is only €875 (€1,000 – €125). The company simply claims a tax deduction on the donation as if it were a trading expense.
If you would like more information on the Charitable Donations scheme you can find it here.
