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We keep our membership fees low so everyone can afford to join, but we’re only able to do that thanks to the generosity of our donors. A gift to the FSU doesn’t merely allow us to keep our membership fees low. It’s also way of expressing your belief in the importance of free speech. When we take on expensive legal cases, we often launch dedicated crowdfunders to help with costs.

If you have any questions about donating or crowdfunding, please click on the ‘Get in Touch’ button below to be redirected to our contact form.

Donate to the Free Speech Union today – your support makes a real difference

The revenue the FSU brings in from membership dues covers less than half of our running costs. That’s because we have kept our membership fees as low as possible so anyone can afford to join, with a concessionary rate for the least well-off. In addition, all our events are run at cost to keep ticket prices as low as possible.

To make up the shortfall, we rely on donations from those that believe in the importance of free speech. That means organising dinners and other fundraising events, to which we invite our most generous supporters. But we also rely on small donations from a large number of well-wishers.

Please donate whatever you can afford, ideally on a monthly basis. If you specify an amount in the donations box you will then have the option of making a one-off or recurring online payment. If you would like to pay by cheque or bank transfer, please contact Esther at [email protected].

If you would like to donate using crypto then please visit our crypto donations page.

Active Crowdfunders

Lawsuits can be expensive and to provide legal help to our members we sometimes need to set up dedicated crowdfunders.

By donating to these, you are making sure they are able to access professional legal support.

Rick Prior & Richard Cook Need Your Support

PCs Rick Prior and Richard Cook have both been punished by their respective Police Federations for speaking out. Rick was suspended after highlighting frontline officers’ fear of being accused of racism. Richard was removed, barred from re-election, and ordered to undergo EDI training after questioning whether the police are as ‘racist’ as critics claim. The Met Federation even brought fresh charges against Rick for talking publicly about his case. Both are now fighting back with the Free Speech Union’s support. Please donate to our Legal Fighting Fund to help cover their legal costs.

Nathan Cofnas Needs Your Support

My name is Nathan Cofnas. I am a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge, and I was a College Research Associate at Emmanuel College. The College terminated my affiliation due to arguments I made about the origins of racial disparities. At stake is the question of whether academics in the UK are allowed to question orthodoxies about race and DEI ideology. Funds will cover the cost of a pre-action protocol letter and, if needed, action against the University itself.

Leave a Gift in Your Will

Your Legacy

Freedom of speech is a precious inheritance, a benefit that must be preserved for those who come after us. Future generations should enjoy the freedom to speak their minds on issues that matter to them without fear of losing their livelihood – or worse.

A gift to our organisation in your will can help secure the right to free speech in perpetuity.

If you would like to discuss this with Tracy-Jane Afriyie, our Director of Development, please click on the button below which will take you to our contact page. You should select ‘Making a Donation’ and then choose ‘Leaving a donation in your will’. That will enable you to arrange a call with Tracy-Jane.