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AIM Connected Communities – first round of grants awarded
27/10/2023 in Awareness & Networks, Leadership & Culture
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…
Museum Profile – Milton’s Cottage
18/10/2023 in Awareness & Networks
Milton’s Cottage: where paradise was lost and found Open to the public since 1887, and based in the Buckinghamshire village of Chalfont St Giles, the Cottage is the pl…
Three museums have been awarded Re:Collections Grants totalling over £54,000. Funded from the Welsh Government Anti-Racist Wales Culture, Heritage, and Sport Fund, Re:Colle…
In September 2023 AIM conducted a survey on how the sector is managing in the midst of challenges including continued high energy bills, lingering effects on audience numbers following the Covid-19…
Change of leadership at Association for Cultural Enterprises as new CEO Gordon Morrison takes up role
12/10/2023 in Awareness & Networks
A new chapter has begun at the Association for Cultural Enterprises, as long-standing CEO Jill Fenwick retires and is succeeded by newly appointed CEO Gordon Morrison. Durin…
Guidance on advancing trans inclusion for museums, galleries, archives and heritage organisations. In the context of growing uncertainty and anxiety surrounding trans-incl…
State of the sector survey
05/09/2023 in Awareness & Networks
AIM’s 2023 state of the sector survey is now open and we want to hear from you. Following on from our previous surveys, we’re keen to assess how museums have fared o…
Our Museum & Collections Founded in 1710, Spalding Gentlemen’s Society (SGS) is Britain’s oldest provincial learned society and second-oldest museum. From a small co…
At AIM we know that conference provides a vital opportunity for member museums to network, listen, learn, and share with colleagues. But we don’t always hear about the long-term connectio…
Heritage sector calls for all political parties to put the past at the heart of their plans for the future
19/07/2023 in Awareness & Networks
New Heritage Manifesto includes VAT cuts on repair, disincentives for demolition and a new National Retrofit Strategy to meet net zero Ahead of the next UK general election,…
Black Country Living Museum has opened a new high street to the public. Including a music shop, butchers, hairdressers and more; the latest part of their capital development transports visitors fro…
Can you help? We are looking for contributions to our breakout sessions for next year’s conference at Black Country Living Museum. Always a popular part of the programme, …