Income
‘Just don’t let it turn into Disney’: Why brand partnerships need a better test
Commercial associations are becoming more accepted in the culture sector – but authenticity is vital, says Guy Turton
Profile | ‘Museums shouldn’t be afraid of income-generation’
Rebecca Atkinson talks to Sarah Hayes, the director of the Birmingham Conservation Trust and the Coffin Works, about breathing life into heritage buildings in the city
Commercial thinking is key for success, according to new report
Research highlights factors driving financial resilience in culture sector
Met Office responds to visitor attraction concerns about weather app
Industry figures have warned that ‘misleading’ rain icons could be costing venues up to £137,000 a day
Relief as government closes loophole that would allow visitors to ‘abuse’ membership schemes
Sector welcomes news that charitable memberships excluded from subscription crackdown
Review shows hidden benefits of claiming cultural tax relief
Organisations that adopt tax relief earn 37% more income a year than non-claimants
Case study | Digital membership schemes
How the Tank Museum in Dorset has generated £500,000 from the Patreon platform
Guide | Designing your membership scheme
Colin Mulberg drills down into what makes museum membership attractive to visitors
Museum leaders warn new consumer legislation could hit income
Two-week ‘cooling off’ period for memberships may impact admission fees and Gift Aid
