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Help preserve Bristol’s amazing aviation history by supporting Aerospace Bristol today. Whatever you can spare will help care for our collection, develop new and exciting exhibitions, and inspire the next generation of engineers for years to come.

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Did you know?

Last year we welcomed over 10,000 school children through our doors, inspiring engineers of the future “Students have loved how interactive and hands on the session has been and the Aerospace staff have been brilliant” — Year 9 Group Leader
We host a free weekly story café during term times, providing a fantastic opportunity for young children to engage with the museum through stories about Planes, Transport & Space in a warm and welcoming space
We recruit, train and look after over 150 amazing regular volunteers supporting with everything from hosting talks and welcoming visitors to working in our conservation hanger, restoring hidden gems to their former glory.

What your donation will achieve

For over a century, Bristol has been at the forefront of aeronautical and space technology, breaking boundaries to create the fastest, the biggest and the highest.

Your donation means that Aerospace Bristol can continue to entertain visitors with these amazing stories of human endeavour, individual genius and ordinary people achieving extraordinary things, long into the future.

Your support enables this work to happen

Thank you for supporting Aerospace Bristol

Ways to support Aerospace Bristol

Individual giving

Join our growing team of amazing individual supporters

With so many stories still to tell, young imaginations to inspire, and collections still to share, we value any support you can give so whether you want to host a coffee morning, donate the proceeds from a jumble sale or take on a personal challenge, you can help keep our doors open for years to come. Are you able to make a significant gift? Get in touch with us and we can help you make the most of your donation.

By coming on board, you will be championing one of the last iconic Concordes as well as supporting Aerospace Bristol's learning initiatives and many other restoration projects.

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Leave a lasting legacy

Gifts in Wills

Aerospace Bristol is built on the pioneering spirit of the past. Why not leave your own lasting legacy through a gift in your will and become part of that story. Every bequest, whatever the amount, will help preserve our heritage for the benefit of future young pioneers. You don’t have to tell us, but we would love to know if you have chosen to do this so we can make sure you are kept updated on our work. If you’d like to let us know, or would like to know any more about leaving a gift in your will, email us toda y.

Image: Copyright Adrian Meredith

Corporate Partnerships

Our amazing corporate partners have helped lay the very foundations of Aerospace Bristol. Whatever your business, you can join them in building on that success, ensuring we keep our local heritage alive. From sponsoring our educational materials or wondrous events like MARS, to choosing us to host your next event, or partnering with us so we can help deliver the key aims of your business, we want to work with you. Get in touch today and let’s start the conversation.

Trusts and Foundations

Aerospace Bristol are truly grateful for all of the amazing trust and grant bodies who have supported us, without whom, we wouldn’t be here today. By supporting us with a grant, exciting new museum projects can be brought to life.

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Engineering Futures Appeal

Aerospace Bristol has learning at its heart. Support our Engineering Futures Appeal today, and you’ll be inspiring the pioneers of tomorrow.

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Remember a loved one

In Memory Donations - We know that the aviation industry here in Filton is intertwined with the histories of many local people and that Aerospace Bristol is playing a valuable role in keeping those stories alive. If our collection holds special memories for you, or your loved ones, why not make a donation in their memory. From funeral collections to our range of sponsorship options, or our Concorde Memory Map, we’d would be happy to discuss your ideas with you.

Get in touch with us to find out more.

Celebrate, Commemorate, Dedicate

Sponsorship Opportunities at Aerospace Bristol

Whether you want to celebrate a milestone, remember someone special, or give a unique gift to the person who has everything, we have a range of options to suit. Whether it’s sponsoring a piece of Concorde or a Lecture Theatre Seat, or leaving your memory on Concorde Memory Map, these unique opportunities are truly special.