The British Association of Friends of Museums (BAFM) is an independent organisation, for Friends, supporters, and volunteers in museums, galleries, and heritage sites in the United Kingdom.[1] It was established in 1973.
BAFM represents around 200,000 Friends and volunteers in the UK.[1] 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:
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.[3]