Firm pledges vital lifeline to struggling Museum.
A VITAL cash boost of £30,000 has been been pledged to Fleetwood Museum to help it survive.
The money, to be paid over three years, will help pay for running costs and staff training over the next three years as museum trustees plan to save a museum which is facing the county council axe.
The aid has come from Paymaster Ltd, a company based at the Hesketh House civil service centre in Fleetwood where it employs more than 150 people administering pensions.
They will also provide IT and clerical support.
Councilor Keith Riley, who is chairman of the museum trust, said during a public announcement on Monday: "This is fantastic news and gives us a breathing space in our long running fight for a reprieve."
Paymaster, one of the biggest employers on the Fylde, quizzed its own staff about how they could connect with the community and help for the museum was one of the most popular suggestions.
Announcing the link-up at the museum, Paymaster partnership director Stewart Wren said: "Most of our staff are local people and as a major employer we are proud of our roots and listen to our staff.
"We wanted to acknowledge our links with the Fleetwood community and as part of our commitment to local schools and local organisations, the plight of the museum was brought to my attention.
"We just could not standby and do nothing so we decided to give something back and play our part."
More than 45 local volunteers have now joined up to help keep the museum running.
Joan Humble MP and trustees Councilor Keith Riley, Keith Porter and June Jackson were among those at this week's announcement.
18 October 2006 - Fleetwood Weekly News
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