MDAC Patrons

Becoming a Patron gives you the opportunity to join MDAC to advance human rights internationally and have access to MDAC’s senior staff. From victories at the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and presentations at the UN in Geneva to training courses in Uganda – Patrons enable us to sustain the vigour and velocity of our human rights impact.

Patrons play a key role in supporting and guiding MDAC along our journey to secure equality, inclusion and justice for people with mental disabilities worldwide.

In 2013 MDAC was long-listed for the Vaclav Havel human rights prize by the Council of Europe. In 2014 we won the Commendation by Clifford Chance’s Access to Justice prize. In 2015 we need to build on our growing reputation for breaking new ground and scale-up the impact we can make across our campaigns. We ensure our Patrons are kept engaged and informed about our litigation and advocacy through special events and insights throughout the year.


It is possible to split your payment into regular instalments through Direct Debit. Please specify your wish to pay through this method on your form. MDAC is a registered charity (No. 1124016) and if you are a UK taxpayer, you can GiftAid your donation, so MDAC can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give.

Levels of donation per year

• Bronze: £1,000

• Silver: £2,500

• Gold: £5,000

• Diamond: £10,000

Our pledge to you

MDAC will:

• Acknowledge your gift
  We will list you as a Patron on our website and in all relevant publications unless you wish to remain anonymous
• Keep you engaged in the life of MDAC
  Through regular updates from the Executive Director and the Chair of the Board and through postal copies of key MDAC reports
• Build a personal relationship with MDAC
  Via a programme of involvement tailored to you
• Encourage your participation
  In those areas of MDAC’s work where you have expertise, and in lectures, receptions and other events in London.

Become a Patron

You can become a Patron by emailing our Oliver Lewis, our Executive Director, at support@mdac.org, or calling 07769 344 102.