Lend a hand
Harbour Lights is run by its members and friends — there's a place here for whatever you can give.
See how to help
Three ways to get involved
We're independent and member-funded, so every hour and every pound goes straight into keeping Whitby's history alive and free to visit.
Volunteer with us
Steward the Church Street museum, lead a heritage walk, or help record oral histories before they're lost.
Fundraise for the Trust
Run a tombola, sponsor a museum case, or set up a regular gift to keep our doors open and our entry free.
Spread the word
Share our walks and exhibitions, tell us your family's seafaring stories, or bring a school class to visit.
Join our oral history team
We've recorded over 400 interviews since 2008 — and there are still hundreds of Whitby voices to capture. If you can listen, record or transcribe, we'd love to hear from you.