How to support Bacup Museum

Every object we care for, as well as exhibitions, school visits, and community events, incurs a cost. We could not achieve any of this without our members, donors, and funders.

Thank You!

Memberships

We offer three classes of membership. Please see below for more information. Complete the form below with your required membership and someone will contact you within 24 hours.

Annual

£25 per annum per adult

Children go FREE

Our annual memberships are due on April 1st. To become a member, please download and complete the membership form, then either email it or mail it to us.

12 months of Free entry to the museum, exhibits, and events.

Quarterly monthly newsletter.

Invitation to the Annual General Meeting
with voting rights.

After three months of membership, members are allowed to borrow books from the Nat library.

Access to the full collection of Nat Archive documents (restricted access to non-members)

Friends

£60 per annum

Monthly option is available

The additional income from this scheme greatly contributes to our finances and we are very grateful. To become a friend of Bacup Museum (The NAT), please contact us using the form below.

As a Friend of Bacup Museum, you will enjoy a range of exclusive benefits alongside your annual membership. Your generous support enables us to care for our collection and share it with the Bacup community and surrounding areas. Here are the special perks you will receive as a Patron:

A special invitation to our annual Patron and Friends Day in September, where you can bring up to two family members or friends at no additional cost for a guided tour and complimentary refreshments.

Complimentary refreshments during all your visits.

Two free downloads per year from our Rossendale Newspaper Archive.

Full acknowledgment of your contribution will appear in our newsletter, website, and Friends list.

Thank you for helping us celebrate and preserve our local heritage!

Patrons

£120 per annum

Monthly option is available

The additional income from this scheme contributes greatly to our finances for which we are very grateful.

To become a patron of Bacup Museum (The NAT), please contact us using the contact form below.

As a Patron, you will enjoy additional benefits alongside your annual membership. Your generous support allows the Bacup Museum to care for our collection and share it with the Bacup community and surrounding areas. Here are the exclusive perks you will receive as a Patron:

A special invitation to our annual Patron and Friends Day in September, where you can bring up to four family members or friends at no charge for a guided tour and complimentary refreshments.

Complimentary refreshments during any visits and a 10% discount on printed publications.

Four free downloads per year from our Rossendale Newspaper Archive.

Full acknowledgment of your contribution will appear in our newsletter, website and Patrons list.

Complimentary out-of-hours visits for corporate events or birthday celebrations for your children or grandchildren, allowing exclusive use of the museum for one hour.

We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you as a Patron!

We'd love to hear from you! If you have any questions or want to join us, don’t hesitate to contact us. One of our team members will connect with you within 24 hours. Thank you for your support!

Gift Aid Support

Gift Aid provides an easy way to support the Museum at no additional cost to you. If you are a UK taxpayer, choosing to use Gift Aid means that for every £1 you donate, we receive an extra 25 pence from the government. This helps to make your contribution go even further.

For example:

Your donation: £100

Gift Aid from the Government: £25

Total Value of your gift: £125

Legacies & Bequests

If you have enjoyed your visits to the Bacup Museum, consider leaving a gift in your will. No matter how small, your contribution will help us continue our work for future generations and have a lasting impact on the development of the museum. This support will enable us to meet the needs of the local community and reach new audiences. Here are several ways you can leave a donation to the museum in your will:

  • A fixed sum of money decided by you.

  • The amount of the whole or portion of your estate after other legacies, inheritance tax and expenses have been paid.

  • A bequest of specific personal possessions.

  • In-memory donations in lieu of flowers or via collections in support of the Bacup Natural History Society are also another option

If you are interested in discussing options please contact the museum or speak with your solicitor, when you may be asked for the following information.

Charity name: Bacup Natural History Society Our registered address is 24 Yorkshire Street, Bacup, Lancashire  OL13 9AE.Our registered charity number is 1054767 (CIO Registered in England & Wales)

Helping Hand

  • Volunteers are the heart of our museum. We are always on the lookout for volunteers. As a volunteer with us you will learn about our collections and Bacup’s fascinating history. Please call in and see us or email or more information.

  • If you don’t have the ability to support us financially at this time or the time to volunteer, why not consider assisting us in another way. If you think you have another service which could benefit the museum we would love to hear from you.