The Big Appeal
Hello,
I am writing to you as Chairman of the Museum of the Broads to tell you about a major appeal that we are launching to buy the museum's home at Stalham.
Over the coming year, we aim to raise £125,000 to buy the riverside buildings and waterfront that house our displays and collections. The museum moved to Stalham in 2000 and has established itself there quickly.
With 8,000 visitors in 2007 and new projects and partnerships in the offing, we're entering an exciting period in the museum's development. Securing the Stalham site as a permanent home is now essential to the museum's sustainability and future development.
We are turning to the generosity of individuals, charitable trusts and businesses to help us in this appeal. Please take a look at the enclosed fact sheet and donor information. If you would like to help, please complete the donation form and return it with your cheque.
You can also contact me direct on 01692 631181 and I will be happy to give you more information or to discuss options. This is a unique opportunity to help secure a long-term future for this important museum - the only museum to tell the unique story of the Broads. I hope very much you will wish to support our appeal.
Yours sincerely
Pamela Masters Chairman of The Trustees
Museum of the Broads Appeal for a Permanent Home
Donor Recognition
Please join us as we take on the challenge of securing a permanent home and a long term future for the Museum of the Broads.
We have designed a range of ways that you can donate to the appeal and are happy to discuss other options if you wish. Your support is vital in helping us secure a long term future for the museum and its work in safeguarding and celebrating the history of the Broads.
o £5,000 and over We are looking for donors to support each of our four separate buildings: the Boat Building, Marshman's and Wherry displays and the Discovery Centre.You will be invited to the unveiling of an individual plaque.
o £1,000 and over Specially designed name plaque beside your chosen museum display or object.
o £500 and over You will be acknowledged on a plaque at the entrance to the museum.
o £100 and over You will receive a special certificate of thanks at a special presentation.
o £50 and over You will receive a special certificate of thanks.
o All donors, unless requesting to remain anonymous, will be listed on our website.
o All donors of £100 and over will be invited to a special end of 2008 season reception.
Fact Sheet The Museum of the Broads
The idea of a Museum of the Broads was first discussed by a group of enthusiasts in 1992. Four years later the group held an exploratory exhibition in Potter Heigham, remaining there as a fledgling museum for the next four years.
The museum moved to its present base on Stalham Staithe in 2000. It has quickly established itself as one of the most successful independent museums in Norfolk.
The only museum to tell the story of the Broads,
o Safeguarding the history of the Broads for future generations.
o A unique collection of Broads boats, tools and associated artefacts.
o Displays featuring marshmen, wherries, naturalists, photographers, Broads racing and the holiday industry.
o Rich collections of boats, tools, photos, films, brochures, sailing diaries and boatbuilding plans.
o Stories of key players in the history of the Broads - Joyce Lambert, Ted Ellis, P.H. Emerson, Herbert Woods and John Loynes.
o Delightful riverside setting allowing for visits to the museum by historic boats.
o Curriculum-based visits and resources for schools.
o Unique heritage boat trips on the Victorian steam launch 'Falcon'.
At the centre of its community.
A registered charity, managed and staffed by over 50 volunteers. Offers high quality volunteering opportunities ranging from collections conservation to work with the public and schools.
Creates cultural and leisure opportunities for local people and enthusiasts by promoting events and activities such as concerts, painting competitions, model boat displays and art exhibitions.
Contributing to local tourism.
o Attracts over 8,000 visitors a year.
o River-side location makes it equally accessible to boating holiday makers as well as locals and land-based tourists.
o Free entry to the museum's shop and tea bar (see below) make these valuable additions to the visitor offer on Stalham's waterfront. Locals and tourists can obtain refreshments and tourist information, buy books, gifts and souvenirs.
The future
o One of only four independent museums in Norfolk chosen to take part in a ground-breaking Renaissance in the Regions-funded marketing development programme.
o Participation in Maritime Heritage East with its marketing and networking programmes.
o Spring 2008 - launch of 'Appeal for a Permanent Home'. An appeal to buy the museum's home on the riverfront at Stalham and to ensure the museum's long-term future.
Museum of the Broads, May 2008
A Form to accompany your donation to The Appeal.
Pease download/print off this form. Complete it and send to The Museum with your cheque.
The Museum of the Broads Appeal for a Permanent Home.
Your details.
Name.
Address.
Post code.
Email.
Phone.
We will only phone or email you if we have an enquiry about your donation.
I would like to make a donation of £ _________ to 'Appeal for a Permanent Home'. Please make cheques out to: The Museum of The Broads.
Gift Aid Declaration
I am a UK taxpayer and would like Museum of the Broads to treat this donation as Gift Aid.
Signed...................................................................... Date.....................................
Notes on Gift Aid
1. If you are a UK tax payer you can increase the value of your donation by 28% at no extra cost to yourself by completing the Gift Aid declaration.
2. To qualify, you need to pay income tax or capital gains tax equivalent to 28% of your donation in a tax year.
3. You do not need to declare your donation on your income tax form.
4. If you are a higher rate tax payer you can also claim tax relief on your Gift Aid donations.
Please make out your donation cheque to 'Museum of the Broads'
Please return your completed form and cheque to :
The Chairman, The Museum of the Broads, The Staithe, Stalham, Norfolk, NR12 9DA.
Thank you for your donation to The Museum of the Broads Appeal,
Pamela Masters.
Chairman of The Trustees.
March 08, Individual Donors