Mungo’s Circle

Become a friend of GCF:

join Mungo’s Circle

GCF brings life to Glasgow’s oldest building—and has done so since 2016 thanks to the continuing support of our donors and audiences. As we approach our second decade, we want to build a more sustainable future for the festival, and create a greater sense of community amongst our patrons. To do this, we’ve looked back to our city’s founder – St Mungo – and his four symbols, representing acts of charity, help, and kindness. In this spirit we invite you to join Mungo’s Circle, and to become a closer part of GCF’s story over the years to come.

Tree – GCF Friend (£50 per year)

  • Priority access to event tickets

  • Mungo’s Circle newsletters featuring exclusive festival info and special offers

  • Knowledge that your support as a member is directly supporting GCF

Bird – GCF Bronze Patron (£250 per year)

As above, plus:

  • Acknowledgement on the GCF website and in programmes (if desired)

  • Invitation to exclusive festival launch event in the summer (from 2026)

Fish – GCF Silver Patron (£500 per year)

As above, plus:

  • Two complimentary tickets to the GCF headline event, with reserved seating

  • Invitation to friends’ reception(s) during the festival

Bell – GCF Gold Patron (£1000+ per year)

As above, plus:

  • Two complimentary tickets to all GCF events, with reserved seating

3% Cover the Fee

To celebrate the launch of Mungo’s Circle, all memberships purchased before GCF2025 will run until 31 August 2025. Memberships purchased from 22nd September 2025 onwards will be valid for 12 months from purchase date. 

Your support helps us deliver vital work. By becoming a Friend or Patron, you are making a generous donation to GCF. In return, we offer a small token of thanks in the form of benefits. 
We can claim Gift Aid on the full amount of your payment at the Tree (£50), Bird (£250), and Fish (£500) levels. The estimated value of benefits at these levels is within HMRC’s thresholds.
At the Bell level (£1,000+), the contribution is split into: A £200 benefits package, and a voluntary donation of £800+, on which we can claim Gift Aid. If you prefer not to make a donation, the £200 benefits package can be purchased separately by contacting us. 
To enable Gift Aid, you must be a UK taxpayer and complete a Gift Aid declaration. This allows us to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give.