Dear Ishbel
The National Archives published guidance about friends groups last year. The guidance explores issues such as role of the groups, constitution and governance and how they can be developed to support fund raising
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sector/friends-groups.htm
with best wishes
Isobel
Isobel Hunter | Head of Engagement| Archives Sector Development
The National Archives | Kew | Richmond | Surrey TW9 4DU
020 8392 5330 x2271 www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives
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Subject: Friends groups
We are thinking about setting up a friends group to support our archive with advocacy, volunteering and fundraising. I would be very grateful to see examples of constitutions from established archive or library friends groups and to find out what level of involvement is normally invested by archive services in their setting up and administration.
There are lots of good news stories about the successes of friends groups, but does anyone regret the establishment of one for any reason? (e.g. time consuming, failed to meet expectations, difficulties managing friends' relationship). Any advice or comments would be very welcome.
Many thanks,
Ishbel
Ishbel MacKinnon, Archivist, Argyll Estates, Cherry Park, Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8XE Part-time, working Mondays and Tuesdays
01499 302 698
www.inveraray-castle.com
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