MMF encourages the support of businesses, especially those local to Maidstone, stressing the particular benefits of corporates in their association with this exemplary museum service. We are delighted that currently we have eight such supporters:
Azets is the largest Top 10 regional SME Accountancy and Business Advisory firm in the UK, providing a wide range of specialisms to individuals and owner managed businesses in the local communities served by each of our offices.
We work to grow our contribution to the local area, whilst building lasting client relationships, to ensure each of our clients and contacts receives a personal service, both digitally and at their door.
Our four Kent offices, and our Maidstone office in particular, are no exception and we are proud to be associated with Maidstone Museums’ Foundation, as a Corporate member.
Website: https://www.azets.co.uk
The One Maidstone Business Improvement Districts is a non-for-profit organisation serving Maidstone town centre. We want to see the area’s economy thrive for the businesses we represent – our cultural and historical offerings play a large part in attracting visitors and encouraging footfall, which is why we’re proud to support the Maidstone Museum Foundation, and its work as a key leisure and tourist venue.
Website: https://www.onemaidstone.com
We are a law firm based in the heart of Maidstone, Kent and provide personal, pragmatic solutions to all your legal problems. As a growing and experienced legal team, we pride ourselves on the fact we get to know our clients and their own personal circumstances.
We became a business supporter of the Maidstone Museum Foundation because of the fundamental importance of the Museum to the Maidstone community which we serve.
Website: https://www.snslaw.co.uk
Gullands Solicitors is a full-service law firm, Corporate Members of Maidstone Museums’ Foundation and keen supporters of its fantastic work in the town for many years.
The Gullands’ team includes experienced partners supported by highly qualified associates and executives who provide the very best legal assistance and administration. We believe in building close working relationships with all our clients and we have a well-established and expanding client base in Maidstone and further afield throughout Kent and the South East, as well as an office in Gravesend. We offer expert legal advice on a wide range of issues for commercial clients, charities and individuals.
Website: https://www.gullands.com
Blackwell Investments is a family run Commercial Property Investment Company which has always been based in Maidstone. We largely invest in Kent although we do have interests North of the Border as well.
We are delighted to be Corporate Members of the Maidstone Museums’ Foundation and realise how important the Museums are to the County Town and its residents.
Based in central Maidstone we have been supplying recruitment solutions to Kent based companies for over 40 years’ our experienced team of consultants work closely with both our clients and candidates to ensure the successful placement of permanent and temporary staff.
Earl Street Employment Consultants are delighted to be a supporter of Maidstone Museum Foundation.
Website: https://earlstreet.co.uk
With our roots dating back to 1885, Sibley Pares is a long established Maidstone company and are delighted to be Corporate Members of the Maidstone Museums’ Foundation, being an integral and important asset to the Town.
Sibley Pares are an independent practice of Chartered Surveyors, Estate Agents and Property Managers specialising in commercial and residential property. A regional firm with offices in Ashford and Maidstone, our team collectively offers professional expert property advice utilising our extensive local knowledge for our clients.
Website: https://www.sibleypares.co.uk
It is an independent wine shop located in Market Buildings in Maidstone town centre. Our wine shop is attached to our bistro and cocktail bar, Frédéric Café. We specialise in quality French wines but have most other countries covered across 800 different wines that we stock. We also have a huge quantity of gins, rums, brandy, whisky & other spirits which can be delivered to you.
We appreciate how important the Maidstone Museums are to our County Town and its community. Hence we are proud to become corporate members of the Maidstone Museums’ Foundation to support its projects and activities in promoting the 3 museums and preserving our local heritage.
Website: https://fredswines.co.uk
Corporate Membership is £225 per year. In return there are many real attractions to your business:
a) A 20% off room hire at the Museums – in Museums’ time (daytime only). These would be meetings, workshops or seminars in the Glass Room (max 35 people) and the Bentlif Library (60).
b) The Corporate logo of your business will be at the foot of every two-monthly electronic newsletter sent to all Friends.
c) An opportunity for your Corporate logo, details and link to your website to appear on this website page.
d) An annual reception in the Museums for all MMF Corporate Members, including your business – it will be a breakfast event or early in the evening. An ideal networking event, and an opportunity to invite your businesses guests.
e) There could be exposure of your business at the fairs MMF attend – perhaps by a board/poster, perhaps inviting you and your staff to be involved, etc.
f) There are opportunities to sponsor MMF events – like Jazz, Carols etc.
g) Each annual Corporate MMF membership qualifies as a charitable donation and can normally be treated as a tax deductible business expense (you would need to take your own advice of course). It is therefore tax efficient for your business.
If you are interested in discussing Corporate Membership please contact us
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Maidstone Museums’ Friends are pleased to be members of the Association of Independent Museums.
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Maidstone Museums’ Friends are part of a wider network across the the UK of those local groups who support culture and Heritage. We are members of the British Association of Friends of Museums (BAFM)
For all questions please contact:
Mr Ivan White, MMF Membership Secretary info@maidstonemuseumsfriends.org.uk
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