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Latest conservation grants awarded
02/12/2024 in Collections
The collections care and conservation grants, funded by the Pilgrim Trust, continue to be popular amongst our smaller AIM members with 33 applications received for funding in the Autumn round. …
Launch of Museums Data Service
17/09/2024 in Collections
Museum Data Service launches, revolutionising access to the UK’s cultural heritage. This ambitious initiative, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the UKRI Arts a…
Two AIM members collaborate on new exhibition
05/04/2024 in Collections
The Kent Archaeological Society (KAS), in collaboration with the Faversham Fleur De Lis Museum and the Lees Court Estate, has launched a new archaeological exhibition called “Lees Court Estat…
Round 3 AIM Brighter Day grants awarded
21/02/2024 in Collections
The third round of the Brighter Day grants, gratefully funded by the Arts Scholars Charitable Trust, have been awarded by AIM. In the final round, we received twenty-two a…
Latest AIM Pilgrim Trust grants awarded
12/12/2023 in Collections
We’re pleased to announce the 18 AIM members awarded the latest AIM Pilgrim Trust conservation grants. AIM is grateful to the Pilgrim Trust for funding the grant sche…
Cylchlythyr Ymddiriedolwyr AIM Tachwedd 2023
07/11/2023 in Trustees
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
02/11/2023 in Leadership & Culture, Trustees
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 …
Trustee vacancy – Tewkesbury Museum
31/10/2023 in Trustees
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
30/10/2023 in Trustees
“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…
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 …
Trustee vacancy – Museum of Timekeeping
26/10/2023 in Trustees
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…
Trustee vacancy – Chair – Amersham Museum
24/10/2023 in Trustees
The Trustees of Amersham Museum are looking for a new Chair. Amersham Museum is an award-winning, accredited, independent museum, sharing the stories of local people and p…