There are now more ways to donate to Penlee House Gallery and Museum in its appeal for urgent support to help fund essential repairs.

The historic building in Penzance, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, needs £90,000 to repair the roof and guttering.

Parts of the roof are more than 150 years old and can no longer withstand the levels of rainfall, putting the museum's prized collections at risk of damage.

The roof and guttering at Gallery and Museum are in need of urgent repairs (Image: Penlee Gallery and Museum) A spokesman for Penlee House said: "The historic building of Penlee House needs urgent work. We need your support to raise the money needed.

"The roof, parts of it over 150 years old, can no longer withstand the levels of rainfall. With our changing climate, this will only get worse."

The building holds some of the finest works of art from the Newlyn School, and the gallery said it cannot risk them being damaged.

Donations can be made online or in-person at Penlee House using the contactless donation station.

Visitors can also donate by speaking to the shop staff and making a donation by cash, cheque or card.

The public can now also donate by text: 

To donate £1 – text PENLEE to 70201
To donate £3 – text PENLEE to 70331
To donate £5 – text PENLEE to 70970
To donate £10 – text PENLEE to 70191

The spokesman added: "We have a fundraising target of £90,000. This will enable us to repair and replace the roof and guttering.

"We need your help, please donate and keep a much-loved Penzance landmark safe."

Originally constructed in 1865 for merchant John Richards Branwell, it was purchased as a public war memorial in 1946.

Penlee House as the Branwell family home (Image: Penlee House Gallery and Museum) Its transformation began on June 24, 1949, when it opened as a district museum.

Substantial funding facilitated an extension and redevelopment of the venue in 1997, ensuring the property maintained its original aesthetic feel.

Councillor Joan Beveridge, chairwoman of the council’s arts and culture committee, previously said: "Penlee House Gallery and Museum doesn’t dwell on the past, despite an impressive history, it has embraced modern technology and social media, inviting visitors, especially younger people, to not only engage with the artworks, but more importantly, to create their own art."