Get Involved - Ushaw: Historic House, Chapels & Gardens Get Involved With Us Donating Friends of Ushaw Volunteering Fundraising Legacy Giving Ushaw is a registered independent charity, your support helps to preserve the history, culture and heritage of Ushaw for future generations to enjoy. Donating Our estate spans hundreds of acres. Our buildings are centuries old. We preserve and maintain a historic house, chapels, park, gardens, library and historical collections – as well as staging cultural events and providing education and learning opportunities – all year round. After years of slow decline, we have transformed Ushaw estate into a vibrant visitor destination and much-loved community resource. We are unique. We bring wonder, amazement and surprise. We cultivate curiosity. Donate To our Just Giving Page – if you are a UK taxpayer, please Gift Aid your donation (it costs you nothing but we can claim an extra 25%) Let's be Friends The Friends were created in 2016 to help develop Ushaw’s beautiful buildings, collections, gardens and to support new activities. By becoming a Friend, you can help support us now and preserve our amazing place for future generations. You can enjoy all the benefits of an Annual Membership, plus.. Save 10% in our café and gift shop Get closer with exclusive events, including exhibition previews, social events and talks from our knowledgeable curators Save 10% in our Bed & Breakfast Complimentary Day Pass for family or friends (4 for individual, 6 for joint friends) If you’d like more information on how your membership counts, please contact us by email [email protected] Become a Friend Volunteering Volunteers are the heartbeat of Ushaw. They give their time generously, do amazing things and put smiles on visitors’ faces. We’re so grateful to everyone who has made a commitment to support our new journey as an arts, heritage and events attraction. We have lots of interesting volunteer roles. You could be tending to our formal gardens, welcoming guests, leading guided tours, stewarding at events or helping run our gift shop. If you’d like make new friends, be part of a Durham success story and spend time in beautiful surroundings, volunteer roles at Ushaw are open to all; irrespective of the time you can commit each month. To find out more about volunteering at Ushaw, email: [email protected] Fundraising As an independent charity, we welcome offers to fundraise, support and donate to our cause. We know that times have been tough, for everyone, which is we deeply value the kindness and generosity of those that love what we’re doing and want us to succeed. There are a number of great ways you can help: Fundraise No matter how big or small – by baking cakes, staying awake or running for miles Adopt us as your ‘chosen charity’ At your workplace, school, community group or church Donate To our Just Giving Page – if you are a UK taxpayer, please Gift Aid your donation (it costs you nothing but we can claim an extra 25%) Sign up to Easy Fundraising! Turn your daily shopping into every day magic, as over 7,000 brands will now donate to us every time you use Easyfundraising. Legacy Giving A gift from you helps us keep the magic of Ushaw alive. Making a Will is the best way that you can protect the people and places you love, and ensure they are taken care of. Your support will make a real difference. A gift in your Will could help: Give communities free and unlimited access to their museums, galleries and heritage sites Care for Ushaw’s land, buildings and artefacts of our estate for the purpose of public appreciation and enjoyment Support future generations through engaging educational activities and learning programmes designed to inspire all ages Create memorable experiences for the thousands of visitors to Ushaw every year Thank you! Ushaw is truly grateful for the generosity and support of all its donors. If you are interested in finding out more, please get in touch [email protected] Where do I begin? Long history, beautiful buildings and grounds, amazing acoustic in St Cuthbert's chapel, everything considered, close to perfect! Dianne Lovely and interesting place to visit, a little Gem in county Durham Sam What an unexpected delight! A beautiful, historic building whose magnificent chapels alone are worth the price of admission. Jeremy Absolutely beautiful place to visit. Kids and dogs (on lead) loved it too! Nelli Plan Your Visit What’s On at Ushaw Plan Your Visit Getting Here What’s On at Ushaw News Join Our Mailing List Threads X-twitter Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens, Woodland Road, Ushaw Moor, DH7 7DW Registered Charity Number 527408. Website hosted by Krystal Discover About Ushaw House & Chapels Park & Gardens History Collections Faith & Spirituality What’s On Events Exhibitions Your Visit Plan Your Visit Opening Times Group Visits School Visits FAQs Stay With Us More News Venue Hire Get Involved Sponsors & Partners Recruitment Sustainability Tickets Subscribe to our mailing list Your Visit Plan Your Visit Opening Times Admission Group Visits School Visits FAQs