Friends Of The Willis Museum
Also known as: Friends of the Willis Museum and Art Gallery, Simply Friends
The 'Friends' was founded to promote, support, assist and improve The Willis Museum. We also support members & non members with local projects such as a book of local history or like interest. We have resources facilities for our members and museum staff, a collection of local maps, photographs & oral tapes of peoples memories.
Activities & Mission
The 'Friends' was founded to promote, support, assist and improve The Willis Museum. We also support members & non members with local projects such as a book of local history or like interest. We have resources facilities for our members and museum staff, a collection of local maps, photographs & oral tapes of peoples memories.
Grants
Friends Of The Willis Museum makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending
- £1,438
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, arts, culture, heritage, or science and the environment, conservation, or heritage
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Frequently asked questions about Friends Of The Willis Museum
What does Friends Of The Willis Museum do?
The 'Friends' was founded to promote, support, assist and improve The Willis Museum. We also support members & non members with local projects such as a book of local history or like interest. We have resources facilities for our members and museum staff, a collection of local maps, photographs & oral tapes of peoples memories.
When was Friends Of The Willis Museum registered as a charity?
Friends Of The Willis Museum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 January 1961 as charity number 280406. It has been registered for 65 years.
Who runs Friends Of The Willis Museum?
Friends Of The Willis Museum is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Friends Of The Willis Museum operate?
Friends Of The Willis Museum operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Friends Of The Willis Museum a registered charity?
Yes — Friends Of The Willis Museum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 280406.
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Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Friends of the Willis Museum and Art Gallery
- Simply Friends
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
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