Empowering Collections

Empowering, relevant and dynamic collections at the heart of our communities

Our goal is to bring collections closer to people. We consulted over 500 individuals and institutions as part of our research for our updated Empowering Collections report, which makes recommendations to ensure that collections meet the needs of the sector and society today.

Empowering Collections 2026

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Esmée Fairbairn Communities and Collections Fund

Using museum collections to improve inclusion and equitable working with community partners

Collections Fund impact report

We have put together some of our key learning from our 11 years running the fund so far

Empowering Collections

Our statement on theft from museums

We can categorically say that theft from collections by people who work in museums is, fortunately, incredibly rare