Support us

We are an independent museum and registered charity with big ambitions for our local community and the people we serve, with a wish to help shape a better tomorrow for everyone.

Like many businesses right now, our costs have increased dramatically yet our income has not, and our building – which we love – needs so much care and attention.

As a registered charity, any donations, no matter what the size, are vital and can help us continue our mission as both a museum and a community hub right here in Harehills.

Without your generous support, we could not help the 6,000 people that use our Core space with vital community partners for free very year, or provide free, fun-filled activities for 15,000 children who visit with their families during the school holidays.

Donate Today

Why donate?

Your support can help us: 

  • care for our world-renowned collection of 81,000+ objects 
  • deliver our education and community engagement programme to 15,000+ children from schools and groups from all over our region and beyond 
  • care for our 166-year-old heritage building and become a more accessible and greener museum
  • co-curate collections and exhibitions with our local community, so that our programme reflects current issues in health and represents people like you 
  • continue to provide free access for local and disadvantaged people

Quick ways to make a difference

To donate £10, text THCK004 to 70191

To donate £5, text THCK004 to 70970

To donate £3, text THCK004 to 70331

To donate £1, text THCK004 to 70201

Make a larger gift

If you would like to make a larger gift, please contact us on [email protected]

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Gift Aid

If you are a UK taxpayer you can make your donation go further by registering for Gift Aid. Donating through Gift Aid means that as a charity we can claim an extra 25p for every £1 you give and it won’t cost you any extra.