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:
- Association of Independent Museums(AIM)
- Charity Commission for England and Wales
- Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport(DCMS)[4] (UK government)
- Museums Association(MA)
- National Council for Voluntary Organisations(NCVO)
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]