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Latest Museum Fundamentals grant recipients

We’re pleased to announce the successful applications in the latest round of Museum Fundamentals, funded by Pilgrim Trust and The Julia Rausing Trust.

Keeping your strategy alive

Museums are facing growing demands, tighter budgets and an increasingly unpredictable operating environment. So how do you create a strategy that provides clear direction without becoming disconnected from reality?

Make positive change happen

In the latest of our series of features looking at different ways in to the ‘Fragile to Flourishing’ research, Steve Gardam shares his initial reaction.

Temporary reduced rate of VAT – flash survey results

Read a summary of our latest flash survey findings on the temporary reduced rate of VAT for children’s meals, tickets and family attractions.

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Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration now open

The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration is now open, the world’s largest space dedicated to illustration.

SORP 2026: new rules, new shared responsibility

Charity Finance Group’s Policy and Communications Team explains why the most significant update to charity financial reporting in years is not just a job for your finance team.

Changing your culture

As part of a series of features looking at different ways in to the ‘Fragile to flourishing’ research, Colin Mulberg shares his initial reaction.

Governance: visionary or pragmatic?

As part of a series of features looking at different ways in to the ‘Fragile to flourishing’ research, Ben Tucker of AIM Gold sponsors Minerva shares their initial reflections.

A simple way to sense check your museum’s brand

This free tool from AIM Associate Supplier Osch helps museums get a clear sense of how strong their

New resource hub for sharing climate guidance

AIM and the National Museum Directors’ Council, supported with input from museum and heritage sector bodies, user groups and sustainability experts, have developed the Museum Climate Hub.

Amendment to AIM’s Articles

Two amendments to AIM’s articles form part of the papers going forward to the Annual General Meeting taking place on 10 June at Ushaw Historic House, Chapels and Gardens.

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Exploring the role and impact of small museums in places

We are seeking your organisation’s views on the role and impact of small and medium museums across the UK, with a particular focus on their contribution to local placemaking and community life as part of a research project.

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