Your legacy, our future…

Writing a will is one of the most powerful ways that you can make a lasting difference. It ensures your loved ones are provided for, supports causes you care about, and helps shape a brighter future for generations to come.

 

Our history 

For over 130 years, Manchester Museum has been home to more than 4.5 million objects, using our collections to build understanding between cultures and more sustainable world. Within our walls, curiosity is sparked, memories are made, and big ideas take shape.

Your legacy 

Now, a gift in your will could shape our museum’s future, allowing more people to engage with collections that tell authentic stories and connect communities locally, nationally, and globally.  

Every gift, whether a percentage of your estate or a set amount, makes a lasting difference. Your legacy could: 

  • Help keep Manchester Museum’s exhibitions and events free-to-access for everyone. 

  • Safeguard and care for our extraordinary collections, preserving them for future generations. 

  • Inspire curiosity and learning in young people and visitors of all ages.  

  • Support the sharing of diverse and important stories, connecting communities across the globe.  

SONG AND DANCE IN LIVING WORLDS, DURING AFRICA DAY CELEBRATIONS.

VISITORS GET HANDS ON WITH COLLECTIONS, IN ONE OF OUR DADIKWAKWA-KWA COME OUT TO PLAY SESSIONS, PART OF THE MUSEUM’S COLLABORATION WITH THE ABORIGINAL ANINDILYAKWA COMMUNITY.

Discuss your wishes

To explore leaving a gift Manchester Museum in your will, please contact our Legacy Officer, Amy Harris. Amy will be happy to have a confidential conversation about your wishes, share how a legacy gift could make a difference, and provide suggested wording for your will.  

T: 0778 531 5906 
E: amy.harris@manchester.ac.uk

Already made a promise to support us?

If you’ve already chosen to leave a gift in your will, please let us know. Telling us about your plans means we can say thank you and keep you updated on the area you’d like to support.

Ready to write or change your will? 

To include Manchester Museum in your will, your solicitor will need the following details: 

  • Charity name: Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester 

  • Charity address: Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL 

  • Exempt charity number: XR82062 

Read our guidance for donating objects if you are considering leaving a specific item in your will to Manchester Museum.