Donations
Gawthorpe Textile Collection is the operating name of the independent registered charity The Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Textile Collections (1182054), caring for a nationally and internationally significant collection of over 30,000 textiles and craft objects spanning five centuries.
Founded by Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth and established as a public collection in 1959, the Collection is used by researchers, artists, students and community groups from across the UK and beyond. Through exhibitions, workshops, study visits and learning programmes, we believe access to collections can support creativity, knowledge, wellbeing and opportunity for all.
As a charity, we rely on the generosity of our supporters to help care for the Collection, preserve textile heritage, and continue making the Collection accessible to the public for generations to come.
Your support helps us to:
- Care for the Collection to museum standards
- Preserve historic textiles and craft objects for future generations
- Provide access for researchers, artists, students and visitors
- Deliver workshops, learning programmes and community activities
- Support creativity, wellbeing and skills development through making
There are many ways to support Gawthorpe Textile Collection, whether through a one-off donation, regular giving, or sponsoring an object from the Collection. Every contribution helps secure the future of this extraordinary Collection and the stories, skills and creativity it represents.
Make a Donation
Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference.
Your gift helps us care for the Collection and share it with more people.
You can also choose to make your donation monthly.
Give Monthly
Regular support helps us plan ahead and care for the Collection for the long term.
A monthly gift is one of the most powerful ways to support our work.
Suggested monthly gifts:
£5
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£10
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£20
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£50
Sponsor an Object
Give a unique and meaningful gift while helping us care for extraordinary objects in the Collection.
From historic garments to intricate textiles from around the world, each object has its own story.
Sponsorship starts from £25 and includes:
- A digital certificate
- An image of your chosen object
- Information about its history and significance
Sponsor an object for yourself, or as a special gift for someone else.
Browse objects and sponsor today →
Need help?
If you have any questions, please contact us:
fundraising@gawthorpetextiles.org.uk
01282 773963
