The British Association of Friends of Museums, BAFM, is here to help, encourage, inform and advise friends, supporters and volunteers of museums, galleries, and other cultural organisations in all sections of our UK heritage.
We support local Friends’ groups, keep them informed about items of benefit, and provide a network to help share problems and solutions.
We support member Friends groups by keeping them in touch with what’s going on in through our Journal and e-newsletters
Sharing issues and challenges with other members at online and face to face regional events
Presenting the latest examples of good practice at our annual national conference (online in 2021)
Providing advice and guidance of the BAFM team, including network of Regional Co-ordinators
Providing practical resources on our website, including useful links, to help with fundraising, marketing and managing groups
Handbook for Friends full of useful tips
Awarding annual BAFM Impact Award which celebrates the fantastic work of Friends' groups
Group insurance scheme
