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Museums across the UK welcome removal of sunset clause on Exhibition Tax Relief

The UK’s museums have welcomed Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s announcement in the Spring Statement that the Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief (MGETR) is to be made permanent. Since i…

£24 million funding available through latest MEND round 

Accredited Museums across England can apply for a share of £23.8 million funding in the latest round of the Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND)  The fund is aimed at support…

King Charles III Charitable Fund Launches New Small Grants Programme

The King Charles III Charitable Fund has launched a new Small Grants Programme to support projects that will improve people’s lives and build sustainable communities across the UK. …

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…

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 …

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…

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