The British Association of Friends of Museums (BAFM) is the largest group
 of museum users, supporters and volunteers in Britain and the largest
 organisation of its kind in Europe. It is totally independent, run
 entirely by volunteers who are all active supporters of museums. A
 registered charity, it is structured but not bureaucratic; it is dedicated
 to supporting and informing those who run membership groups and those who
 want to help museums whether as Friends or volunteers. The Association
also works to make the views and contribution of Friends and volunteers
 better known.
 
BAFM publishes a newsletter three times a year, an Annual Journal
 (Museum Visitor) and a number of advice sheets, which are available to
 members (including a 'How to Start' guide). Meetings are arranged both
 regionally and nationally and a useful working relationship has been
 established with other organisations in the wider museum community.
 
Further information:
snail mail: Sue Drought, BAFM Hon Sec, 31 Southwell Park Road, Camberley,
 Surrey GU15 3QG UK Tel 01276 66617
 
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