The Hope Appeal

The Hope Appeal was launched in 2005 with the aim of securing the financial future of the gallery, restoring the buildings, conserving the collection, extending the education programme and establishing Watts Gallery as a centre for the exploration of Victorian art, social history and craft.

The original financial target set was £10.1million and we have made good progress towards this milestone with a confirmed grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund of £4.3million for which we must have matched funding. Through the wonderful generosity of a huge range of charitable trusts, foundation, public authorities, organisations and individual donors we are very close to this target and as a result of this restoration work will be able to begin on the gallery once it closes in late September 2008.

We still have just over £2 million to raise to complete our overall target and any assistance towards this is very gratefully received.

How You Can Help

Donations

Your support for the protection of the collection and restoration of the beautiful Gallery Building, steeped in charm and nostalgia, is urgently needed. We welcome donations of all kinds and particularly encourage the use of Gift Aid. You may also wish to support us through one of the following;

Corporate Sponsor

Please contact us to discuss a tailor made arrangement.

Patrons

Our Patrons’ scheme offers a host of benefits including invitations to exclusive events throughout the year. Becoming a Patron (annual gift of £500) or a Gold Patrons (annual gift of £1000) is a great way of providing ongoing support for the gallery.

Adopt a Watts

We invite you to Adopt a Watts and support the care of your favourite work of art by contributing to both its conservation and the preservation of the entire collection.

Friends

Take out an annual Friend’s membership or become a Life Friend to enjoy a host of benefits throughout the year including the Watts Gallery magazine.

For further information please contact the Director or Appeal Coordinator
director@wattsgallery.org.uk
appeal@wattsgallery.org.uk
or call us on 01483 810 235

“The challenge of Watts Gallery is to preserve its quality of mystery and wonder, while preventing the building from physically falling to bits. It is a precious place, I know of nowhere in the world like it.”