Case Studies

Training grant – accessing fundraising support

Taking advantage of the AIM training grant was an effective way for Crich Tramway Village to access two appropriate online training sessions run by NFP Workshops.

2023 AIM Conference bursary recipients

Find out how beneficial a bursary can be to help you attend AIM Conference. Read the highlights of last year’s conference from the bursary and training grant recipients.

AIM Pilgrim Trust – The Stained Glass Museum

The oldest stained glass panel in the museum’s collection, Bust of a King, c.1210, was cleaned and reframed by specialist stained glass conservator Sarah Jarron ACR to improve its internal structural support.

AIM Pilgrim Trust – Museum of the Isles

The assistance from AIM was instrumental to the acquisition of continuous environmental monitoring equipment and software.

AIM Pilgrim Trust – Saffron Waldon Museum

The audit exceeded my expectations for results and recommendations.

AIM Pilgrim Trust – The Brunel Museum

The audit was both comprehensive and instructive, addressing not only how to stabilise certain environmental conditions, but also options for better storing objects not on display.

AIM Pilgrim Trust Collections Care Audit – Army Flying Museum

The conservation audit awarded by AIM and the Pilgrim Trust enabled us to work alongside an experienced specialist photographic conservator who could assess our negative collections.

AIM Pilgrim Trust Collections Care grant – Crofton Beam Engines

The aim of this project was to build on the previous AIM Pilgrim Trust Collection Care Audit and embed the recommendation of that audit into maintaining and conserving the industrial heritage at Crofton Beam Engines consistent with its Grade 1 listing.

Training grant – The Keep Military Museum

First Aid training has been essential in making sure the museum is fully equipped to safely host visitors, volunteers and staff during their time on site.