David M Robinson and National Museums Liverpool celebrate 20 years of partnership
David M Robinson (DMR) and National Museums Liverpool (NML) are proud to mark a major milestone as they celebrate 20 years of working together in partnership.
Words by Jamie McFadden.
For over five decades, David M Robinson has been part of Liverpool’s story, creating exceptional fine jewellery from its workshops in Liverpool and Cheshire. Supporting the region’s cultural landscape has always been close to the brand’s heart, and since 2005, DMR has partnered with National Museums Liverpool to help preserve and grow the city’s vibrant cultural offering.
NML is made up of seven unique venues, including some of the most visited museums in England outside London. From rare artefacts to internationally significant collections, their work spans everything from public education to community outreach.
What began as a commitment to supporting the arts sector has evolved into something even more meaningful. In 2024, DMR became NML’s first-ever Associate Partner – a reflection of their ongoing belief in the power of culture to enrich communities.
“We don’t set out to necessarily raise our company profile in this way. We support NML because we feel it’s the right thing to do. Being recognised for doing so is a bonus,” said John Robinson, Managing Director at DMR. “I think the people of Merseyside recognise the companies who can support our community and they are many. If you draw from a community it’s important to ‘put back in.’ Liverpool is such a welcoming city and we want to be part of that ‘Welcome.’”
He added, “The highlight for us is seeing the excitement in a group of school children when they arrive and suddenly a world of learning is brought to them… if our support inspires just one child to think creatively, our work is done and if more tourists come to enjoy our city, we all have a chance to benefit.”
To celebrate the anniversary, DMR hosted an event at its Liverpool showroom, welcoming NML patrons and corporate partners for an evening that showcased the values both organisations share – craftsmanship, creativity and community. It was the first event of its kind to be hosted by a sponsor while some NML venues are temporarily closed for redevelopment.
Speaking of the collaboration, Abby Jackson, Corporate Partnerships Manager at NML, said “We thought that it would be really lovely to have the event here at the showroom, as this is also a space which is full of creativity, full of storytelling, design, craftsmanship and beauty in all its forms.”
“We’re very proud of this partnership and we just want to say a huge thank you to David M Robinson. We really look forward to working with them in the future to see how this partnership can flourish even more.”
