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Support Thackray today  

Times are tougher than ever for independent museums.

You might have spotted some buckets last time you visited on a rainy day. Or maybe you saw the boiler being replaced in the cafe. (And don’t get us started on the heating bill for a 166-year old Victorian workhouse!)

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.

It’s no secret that we’re all feeling the pinch. But your support can help us shape a better tomorrow.

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 14,000+ 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]

Fundraising, payments and donations will be processed and administered by the National Funding Scheme (Charity No: 1149800), operating as DONATE. Texts will be charged at your standard network rate. For Terms & Conditions, see www.easydonate.org

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.