Development department

The Development department raises money for the V&A.  In the financial year 2009/2010 we raised £13.22 million for building and renovation projects, exhibitions, acquisitions and education at the Museum.

The department runs the Membership programme on behalf of the Friends of the V&A, and is the point of contact for individuals who wish to support the Museum’s work through donations, joining the Director’s Circle or remembering the V&A in their will.

We apply for grants from charitable trusts and foundations and other bodies such as the Heritage Lottery Fund, and raise money from and build partnerships with companies through sponsorship and the Corporate Membership scheme.  We manage corporate events and private hire, and are responsible for organising the Museum’s own events, for example, gallery openings and exhibition private views.

Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss making a donation.

Development office contacts

General Development Office enquiries
+44 (0) 20 7942 2149
development@vam.ac.uk

Corporate Partnerships
Jo Ani, Head of Corporate Partnerships / Deputy Director of Development
+44 (0) 20 7942 2714
j.ani@vam.ac.uk

Corporate and Private Hire
Karen Jones, Head of Corporate and Private Hire
+44 (0)20 7942 2628
k.jones@vam.ac.uk

Director's Circle
+44 (0) 20 7942 2272
directorscircle@vam.ac.uk

Legacies / Gifts in Wills
+44 (0)20 7942 2716
legacy@vam.ac.uk

Membership
+44 (0) 20 7942 2271
membership@vam.ac.uk

Trusts and Foundations
Sam Read, Head of Grants
+44 (0) 20 7942 2595
s.read@vam.ac.uk

Other contacts

Director of Development
Jane Lawson
+44 (0)20 7942 2149
development@vam.ac.uk

Head of Friends and Patrons
Philippa Ouvry
+44 (0) 20 7942 2159
p.ouvry@vam.ac.uk

Head of Individual Giving
Leo Crane
+44 (0)20 7942 2760
l.crane@vam.ac.uk

Development Office
Victoria and Albert Museum
South Kensington
London
SW7 2RL
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7942 2150