British Association of Friends of Museums facts for kids

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. It was established in 1973.

BAFM represents around 200,000 Friends and volunteers in the UK. 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
• Charity Commission
• Department for Culture, Media and Sport (UK government)
• Museums Association
• Museums, Libraries and Archives Council
• National Centre for Volunteering
• National Council for Voluntary Organisations

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 Journal is produced three times a year.