Appeal to save The World of Glass in St Helens

One of Merseyside’s most treasured cultural landmarks, The World of Glass (TWOG), is celebrating its 25th anniversary but facing imminent closure unless £50,000 is raised by 22 September 2025.

TWOG has launched a crowdfunding campaign to secure the charity’s future. Rewards for donations include glassblowing experiences, the opportunity to design your own glass masterpiece, to become part of the 25^thanniversary glass mural, to enjoy a behind-the-scenes glass heritage experience, or to curate your own exhibition.

TWOG is also scheduled to host the 2026 International Festival of Glass (IFoG) – the first IFoG to be organised by the Glass Art Society.

TWOG points out that it is more than just a museum: “It’s a living tribute to St Helens’ industrial legacy and a vital hub for education, community events, and heritage preservation.” Visitors can find out about the properties of glass, look through periscopes and microscopes, and play with lenses to change the colours in light. In addition, there are displays of contemporary glass from some of the world’s greatest makers.

At time of writing (10 August 2025) the campaign has raised almost £22,000, or 43% of the total needed.

To donate to help save TWOG, visit the crowdfunding page here.

Find out more about TWOG via the website.