The World of Glass Museum in St Helens has been saved from closure, ahead of its 25th anniversary year in 2026. The museum was facing a combination of increasing competition for funding across the charity sector, and a steep rise in annual running costs which threatened its immediate future (see blog 2nd July). In response the museum launched an emergency funding appeal.
The Museum reported that a crowdfunding appeal had raised £27,000, and in addition they had received generous support from local firms, grant funders, and community fundraisers. This has brought the total of funds raised to £87,000. Sarah Taylor, World of Glass chief executive, said: “This support has been so inspiring….We’re breathing a huge sigh of relief. Thanks to this funding, we can plan for the future with confidence. We are proud to be a free museum, committed to sharing art, history, and culture with everyone — regardless of background or income.”
For further details follow this link: https://www.worldofglass.com/
Industrial Heritage Networks 
North Staffordshire Heritage is delighted to learn that the World of Glass Museum has been saved from closure by community fundraisers, donations from local firms and crowdfunding. Everyone who has worked so hard to keep the museum open deserves our congratulations and thanks. Their achievement is an inspiration to groups throughout the country who are struggling to keep a heritage project alive.
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