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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. …
AIM Chair Andrew Lovett OBE joins Arts Council England National Council. Made up of 15 members who are also charitable trustees, ACE National Council includes its National Chair, Si…
The Board is delighted to announce the appointment of Rhiannon Goddard as the new Chair of the Association. Rhiannon takes up the role after an open search. …
Safe Access heritage freelancers survey
18/09/2024 in Leadership & Culture
Are you a freelancer/casual contract staff member now or have you previously worked as a freelancer/casual contract staff member within the heritage sector? If so, we want to hear from you! …
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…
Cybersecurity: Protecting your organisation without breaking the bank
27/08/2024 in Innovation & Risk
In the digital age, cyber and data security pose significant challenges for organisations that collect and store it. While physical theft is tangible, data loss remains a hidden risk. Wheth…
Funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Mayor of London and part of a flagship project for Croydon’s year as London Borough of Culture in 2023, the Museum of Croydon celebrated t…
Have you got something great to share? We are looking for proposals for breakout sessions for next year’s AIM Conference at The Mary Rose Museum and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on 18 and 19 June…
AIM Director Lisa Ollerhead on developing AIM’s Climate Hallmark. At the 2023 Conference AIM shared a draft of a brand-new Hallmark for Prospering Museums – one for the …
Replacing technology can be daunting. How do you begin to define what your museum needs asks Associate Supplier, Rod Barlow. With technology changing so rapidly, it essentia…
Strong foundations for successful projects
26/06/2024 in Innovation & Risk
Consultant and AIM Associate Supplier Colin Mulberg highlights the importance of solid groundwork to project delivery. In the early stages of a significant project, it is te…
New chief executive for the SS Great Britain Trust
21/05/2024 in Awareness & Networks, Leadership & Culture
The SS Great Britain Trust – the charity that runs the multi award-winning museum, visitor attraction and Brunel Institute in Bristol – has announced the appointment of a new chief executive.…