British Association of Friends of Museums

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The British Association of Friends of Museums (BAFM) is an independent organisation for Friends, supporters, and volunteers in museums, galleries, and heritage sites within the United Kingdom. [1] It was established in 1973. [2] It is a registered charity no 1159670. [3] BAFM represents around 200,000 Friends and volunteers in the UK. [1] It provides a network of support from people with practical experience of running Friends organisations and is a central source of information. It has links with UK Area Museum Councils and other national UK organisations such as:

Contents

BAFM is a member of the World Federation of Friends of Museums. It organizes national and regional events, provides a Handbook for Friends, a Handbook for Heritage Volunteer Managers & Administrators, and many information sheets. The BAFM publish a biannual Journal. [5]

Patron

Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester

President

[6]

Annual Conferences

Awards

Since 2021 BAFM has operated an IMPACT award currently (2022) £1k. [23]

The Friends of Lyme Regis Museum, The Friends of Wisbech and Fenland Museum, Herefordshire Museum Service Support Group and The Friends of Reading Museum. [24]

Robert Logan Award

Newsletter of the Year Award

Friends of the Year Award

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