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Case Studies
This grant was critically important in supporting the condition audit, an activity that is important but not easily funded, creating a report which then acts as a benchmark for monitoring going forward.
The key aim of the project was to conserve over 100,000 negatives.
It’s likely that the Drug was the only one of its design to be produced and is certainly the sole survivor. Built by local wheelwrights in 1912, it only ever worked between the Pumping Station and its partner farm, and so is an integral part of the museum’s story.
Listen to the experiences of Wycombe Museum as they develop a new fundraising strategy, with support from AIM Higher.
Sturminster Newton Heritage Mill talk about their New Stories New Audiences project
Lancaster Judges Lodgings share learnings from their AIM New Stories New Audiences project
Ilfracombe Museum used an AIM training grant for a two day collections care course, which has improved knowledge and confidence for the museum manager.
All training is important, and this course with CFG has helped the finance manager at the National Holocaust Centre and Museum build confidence in tackling issues as well as coaching others.
Based in Keighley, West Yorkshire, the Bahamas Locomotive Society was established in the 1960s to restore the Bahamas steam locomotive. An entirely volunteer run organisation, the Society approached AIM for help in developing a diverse Board. Working with consultant Claire Turner, the Society explored why they needed a diverse Board, what would a diverse Board look like, what skills/experience were missing and why someone would want to be part of the Society.