Cultural institutions are starting to explore the opportunities afforded by local authorities moving away from the direct provision of statutory services. Geraldine Kendall reports
Following a six-month trial, the National Funding Scheme's Donate platform has been launched nationally. Patrick Steel assesses whether the public will embrace the technology
Government's removal of non-Tories from public bodies and increasing involvement in national museum boards could jeopardise arm's-length principle. Gareth Harris reports
Art council says it will have to be "smarter and more flexible" as it holds off announcing budgets for 2016-18 until it receives its grant-in-aid settlement. Patrick Steel reports
Sector questions whether it could be more sustainable after arts council report reveals that museums use more energy than other cultural organisations. Gareth Harris reports
Despite initiatives, research and targeted projects, people with disabilities are not visiting museums and galleries as much as the rest of the population. Geraldine Kendall investigates why and asks what more can be done
Although legislation allows museums to overturn donors' wishes after a set period, some people believe that the terms of a gift should never be broken. Patrick Steel reports