Dig Deep for YAC Campaign

The Young Archaeologists’ Club (YAC) is the only UK-wide club for young people aged up to 17 interested in archaeology. The club is run by Council for British Archaeology (CBA), an educational charity working for over 65 years to promote ‘Archaeology for All’. YAC operates on two levels:

• Locally, through a network of CBA maintained, volunteer-run, Branches
• Nationally, through YAC UK, with its fantastic quarterly magazine Young Archaeologist, a YAC Pass giving free or discounted entry to heritage sites across the UK, and a personalised membership pack with a certificate, card and pin badge

Why is a Dig Deep for YAC Campaign needed?

The CBA, like many organisations and charities, is facing a challenging financial future. The withdrawal of the main source of public funding has had a major impact on the organisation’s finances. YAC currently requires the CBA to subsidise it for both the YAC UK membership package and the YAC Branch network. This in turn places greater pressure on the CBA’s finances in light of the withdrawal of public funding outlined. Whilst it is likely that YAC UK can become self-supporting in time through wider CBA membership expansion plans, the CBA’s current funding situation means YAC Branches are vulnerable.

What does this mean for my child?

The YAC UK membership package will continue and is an important part of developing a sustainable future for both parts of YAC. The focus for our fundraising efforts is to improve the financial situation for Branches by Spring 2012 and, whatever the outcome, we will support Branches to continue their programmes until December 2012. If enough money is raised YAC Branches will of course continue beyond 2012. However, if the situation has not improved by Spring 2012, we will work with Branches between then and December 2012 to explore options for them to continue without CBA backing.

I am a YAC UK Member tell me more

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I am a YAC Volunteer – Information for YAC Volunteers has been sent via the YAC Network

How can I support the Dig Deep for YAC Campaign?

There are a number of ways we can work together to improve the situation for YAC Branches and we will update you on progress here. Key initiatives we hope you can support us with are:

YAC UK Membership

Membership is key for the future success of both parts of YAC. If YAC UK membership increases, it will help generate additional money that can be channelled back into the YAC Branch network. If your child is not currently a member of YAC UK then joining them up will make a big difference and give them access to archaeological knowledge, fun competitions to enter, enable them to have their say on archaeological issues.

Recruit-a-Friend Campaign

If you are a YAC UK member you can support us too through our ‘Recruit-a-Friend’ campaign. Tell your friends all about YAC, hand out our promotional ‘Recruit-A-Friend’ postcards and be in for a chance to win a prize if your friends sign up.

Adopt a YAC Branch

Our YAC Leaders provide a staggering 37,000 volunteer-hours per annum and work with thousands of young people each year. In order to maintain, support and grow this fantastic resource for young people and volunteers we need your support. ‘Adopt a Branch’ today!

FUNdraising

We at YAC HQ will be planning a number of fundraising events over the coming months. We will update you with progress for our initiatives and would be grateful of your support. Additionally you may like to FUNdraise for the Dig Deep for YAC Campaign. The following pages will give you inspiration and top tips for a successful event.

Your support of YAC and this campaign is incredibly important and we would like to say a very heartfelt thank you to everyone!

Supporters of the ‘Dig Deep for YAC’ Campaign

We are very grateful to the following organisations and people for supporting the ‘Dig Deep for YAC’ Campaign:

• CBA Wessex

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