Membership schemes

Relief as government closes loophole that would allow visitors to ‘abuse’ membership schemes

Sector welcomes news that charitable memberships excluded from subscription crackdown

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Membership is broken. How can we fix it?

Membership schemes can no longer be seen as a passive income source – to survive, they need active investment

National Trust reports ‘solid financial position’ despite economic pressures

Charity has seen a slight dip in membership but a rise in paying visitors

Case study | Corporate membership schemes

Northport Historical Society and Museum shares how it has developed close relationships with local businesses

Spotlight | Membership schemes

How to develop a successful and sustainable membership offer

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

What does the crisis mean for museum membership schemes?

Many organisations are focusing on retention through exclusive content