Funding
MGS reports growth in grantmaking, sector reach and climate action
Annual review highlights funding uplift after first year of Museum Futures programme
ACE’s renewed emphasis on excellence will play to the strengths of museums
The sector will have more space to emphasise its unique qualities in the next funding round, says Aysha Afridi
Loss of funding for Jodrell Bank Observatory will not affect site’s museum
Engagement centre is supported separately and ‘remains open to visitors’
Fund has helped Scotland’s museums ‘move beyond day-to-day survival’
Evaluation report looks at impact of Museum Futures scheme one year in
Museums in Wales given funding boost
Museums, archives and libraries have been given £5.28m by the Welsh Government for projects to improve access to culture, protect collections and modernise facilities
The Light: New Durham museum announces August opening date
Former Durham Light Infantry Museum and Art Gallery transformed after decade-long closure
ACE announces big changes to National Portfolio investment programme
Arts council has been working on simplifying the application process
‘Let it wither at our peril’
Members Survey: Six in 10 respondents say their museum is planning service cuts as a result of funding pressure, with public-facing work most at risk. By Geraldine Kendall Adams
ACE issues guidance for regional museums funding
The £13.6m Museum Transformation Programme is designed to improve financial resilience
Overseas visitors should not be charged unless Universal ID is in place, says Hodge
Labour peer says financial returns would be less than £10m as she clarifies position on free entry
