You can be part of the future of Valentines by donating or joining The Friends! New members are always welcome.
We are a Registered Charity (No 1101835). To find out more about the Friends and Valentines, browse this site or Contact Us. You can follow the blog on this website by providing your email.
The Friends enjoy many activities together in the House, outings, a monthly coffee meet up in the Gardener’s Cottage Cafe and regular newsletters. There are opportunities to volunteer welcoming visitors on Open Days and at events throughout the year.
How to join the Friends
Annual membership (£10 per year) runs from 1st April – 31st March, irrespective of when you join.
Option 1: Pay £10 by bank transfer. or online payment. Then email a completed application form (or simply your contact details) to info@valentines.org.uk or you may complete and submit form below.
Option 2: Send completed application form to the FOVM Treasurer with a cheque for £10 or with a note that you’ve paid by bank transfer.
Option 3: Ask at Reception on Open Days (Sundays, Mondays)
Please complete membership application form below. If you have any queries about payment method or application form please email info@valentines.org.uk
Existing members: How to renew membership in April
Online: By bank transfer or online payment. & notify the treasurer by email info@valentines.org.uk
By post: By cheque payable to “Friends of Valentines Mansion “ and send to FOVM Treasurer : c/o 272 Cranbrook Road, Ilford IG1 4UR
Simplify paying subscription by setting up an annual Standing Order (SO) for 1 April. Helps you and helps the Friends.
How to donate
At Mansion (Open Days only) : Cash, debit card or credit card
By post: By cheque payable to “Friends of Valentines Mansion “ and send to FOVM Treasurer : c/o 272 Cranbrook Road, Ilford IG1 4UR
Online: By bank transfer & notify us by email info@valentines.org.uk or submit the contact form below
Bank transfer details
| Sort code : 30-94-51 | Account name: Friends of Valentines Mansion |
| Account No : 02310783 | Reference : Your name |
Optional: Use the form below to notify us of a donation or payment of membership fee and if applicable that a membership application form has been returned by email or post.

