This section features news, events and staff and Trustee vacancies from across the museum and heritage sector.

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New research and guidance on museum admission prices

New research and guidance on setting museum admission prices In partnership with Arts Council England, Museums Galleries Scotland, the Welsh Government, the National Museum Directors’ Co…

Autumn Statement leaves questions

In yesterdays Autumn Statement>> Chancellor Jeremy Hunt outlined 110 measures through which he hoped to stimulat…

‘Tis the season

With the Christmas party season in full swing, Sarah Furness, partner in the employment law team at Hay & Kilner, has issued a checklist to help employers prepare …

Cylchlythyr Ymddiriedolwyr AIM Tachwedd 2023

Adeiladu bwrdd amrywiol Mae adeiladu bwrdd amrywiol yn rhan hanfodol o gyflawni’r cydbwysedd rhwng sgiliau proffesiynol craidd a phrofiad strategol ehangach. Mae cynyddu …

Building a diverse board

Building a diverse board is a critical part of achieving the balance between core professional skills and broader strategic experience. Increasing non-executive diversity is a key priority …

CFG update – Pumpkins and the Autumn Statement

CFG update for AIM members Remember 2022, when we had three Prime Ministers and four Chancellors, a Budget, a Growth Plan and an Autumn Statement? By comparison, 2023 has be…

Trustee vacancy – Tewkesbury Museum

Tewkesbury Museum is seeking two new Trustees:  Collections Trustee – Conserve, store and display the Museum’s collection.  Continue SPECTRU…

Achieving an inclusive approach to board recruitment in arts, heritage and culture

“10 years ago, one of the most important considerations in trustee recruitment was previous governance experience. The trouble is that this becomes a self-perpetuating cycle – a…

Trustee vacancy – The Museum of Somerset Coalfield Life

Radstock Museum (The Museum of Somerset Coalfield Life) is recruiting new Trustees.  We are looking for people to help oversee the running of this award-winning centre for …

AIM Connected Communities – first round of grants awarded

More than 15,000 people are being supported into volunteering and given opportunities to build social connections in libraries, museums, arts organisations and charities thanks to Governmen…

Trustee vacancy – Museum of Timekeeping

The Museum of Timekeeping in Nottinghamshire is recruiting for four new Trustees to join the Board.  Chair The Chair/ chairperson will provide leadership and strat…

Top tips to increase revenue for your museum

AIM Associate Suppliers Vennersys are experts when it comes to integrated ticketing and point-of-sale solutions for your heritage venue. Their top tips on increasing revenue will also help reduce q…

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