Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust

Barnsley Museums & Heritage Trust (BMHT) is a fundraising charity dedicated to preserving, enhancing, and championing Barnsley’s heritage for future generations. Governed by a voluntary board of community champions, the Trust raises funds and support from individuals, businesses, and organisations to safeguard the future of Barnsley Museums, ensuring they remain a source of learning, curiosity, inspiration, and enjoyment for all.

BMHT supports and funds five free-entry heritage attractions in Barnsley: Experience Barnsley, Cannon Hall Museum Park & Gardens, Worsbrough Mill and Country Park, The Cooper Gallery, and Elsecar Heritage Centre.

Good Fundraising has provided BMHT with a comprehensive administrative and fundraising service since 2017. This includes Trustee recruitment and governance support, applying to trusts and foundations, managing funded projects, and reporting on outcomes. Our team also manages marketing and communications for the Trust. By ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and overseeing the full fundraising programme, Good Fundraising enables BMHT to focus on delivering its vital heritage and learning work across the community.