Your support will keep our iconic Cromford Mills open, accessible and free.
Support us
Your support will keep our iconic Cromford Mills open, accessible and free.
Make a donation
Cromford Mills is cared for by a charity, The Arkwright Society. Every donation supports us and our activities.
Volunteer with us
Join our welcoming team and promote our pioneering spirit. Celebrate our shared heritage and be the highlight of a visitor’s day as part of our passionate community of volunteers.
Become a Friend of Cromford Mills
Become a Friend of Cromford Mills and play your part in keeping the story of British innovation, local history and our world-changing heritage alive.
Leave a Gift in your Will
Protect the place you love forever and leave a gift that truly lasts a lifetime. A gift in your will helps preserve Sir Richard Arkwright’s Cromford Mills, for future generations to enjoy. Your legacy will ensure this historic place continues to educate, inspire, and bring people together.
Sponsor a water wheel plaque
A unique opportunity to be part of industrial heritage at our iconic Mill site.
To celebrate the return of waterpower to Cromford Mills we have created a specially designed waterwheel plaque for you to have engraved with your name or the name of a loved one. The wheel will be embedded into the walkway overlooking the waterwheel and will be seen and enjoyed by everyone visiting the site.
This lasting artwork designed by artist Amanda Cirillo will be seen and enjoyed at Cromford Mills for many years to come and support our regeneration plans.
Waterwheel Plaque Prices
One Name: £125
Two Names/Family Name: £150
Business Name: £250
Contact membership@arkwrightsociety.org.uk to embed your name in history
