BVWTV Museum Donation Idea - UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum

ukcol · 17th Mar 2013, 7:36 pm

Many of you on this forum generously offer parts (and the like) to others either free of charge or at postage cost.

Why not in your post suggest the OPTION of making a small donation directly to the British Wireless and Television Museum at Dulwich. The museum is always looking for funds for the upkeep of the buildings and other costs and I'm sure many people would be happy to make a small donation in the above circumstances.

Making it optional removes any embarrassment associated with declining to donate and asking the donor to make the payment directly to the museum makes sure the donations end up in the right place.

As a registered friend of the museum I am interested in its continued survival but have no direct finacial interest in it.

Colin M

Nickthedentist · 17th Mar 2013, 7:44 pm

Good point, Colin.

What's the best way? Cheque, BACS, PayPal?

N.

ukcol · 17th Mar 2013, 9:03 pm

Hi Nick

Someone closely associated with the BVWTV museum would be able to tell us which is the most convenient way for the museum. But I would think for one off donations any method would be OK. If this became a common activity the museum may want to set up a way we could donate taking advantage of gift aid as they do with friends of the museum. Perhaps they could set up a section for one off donations on their web site that we could provide a link to.

Colin M

HamishBoxer · 17th Mar 2013, 9:34 pm

Also a friend of, I find this an excellent idea.

17th Mar 2013, 7:36 pm	#1
ukcol Rest in Peace Join Date: May 2003 Location: Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 3,944	BVWTV Museum Donation Idea Many of you on this forum generously offer parts (and the like) to others either free of charge or at postage cost. Why not in your post suggest the OPTION of making a small donation directly to the British Wireless and Television Museum at Dulwich. The museum is always looking for funds for the upkeep of the buildings and other costs and I'm sure many people would be happy to make a small donation in the above circumstances. Making it optional removes any embarrassment associated with declining to donate and asking the donor to make the payment directly to the museum makes sure the donations end up in the right place. As a registered friend of the museum I am interested in its continued survival but have no direct finacial interest in it. Colin M

17th Mar 2013, 7:44 pm	#2
Nickthedentist Dekatron Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oxford, UK. Posts: 17,864	Re: BVWTV Museum Donation Idea Good point, Colin. What's the best way? Cheque, BACS, PayPal? N.

17th Mar 2013, 9:03 pm	#3
ukcol Rest in Peace Join Date: May 2003 Location: Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, UK. Posts: 3,944	Re: BVWTV Museum Donation Idea Hi Nick Someone closely associated with the BVWTV museum would be able to tell us which is the most convenient way for the museum. But I would think for one off donations any method would be OK. If this became a common activity the museum may want to set up a way we could donate taking advantage of gift aid as they do with friends of the museum. Perhaps they could set up a section for one off donations on their web site that we could provide a link to. Colin M

17th Mar 2013, 9:34 pm	#4
HamishBoxer Dekatron Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK. Posts: 8,935	Re: BVWTV Museum Donation Idea Also a friend of, I find this an excellent idea. __________________ G8JET BVWS Archivist and Member V.M.A.R.S