Analysis

ACE to fund the sharing of knowledge

Arts council's Resilience Fund has allocated £1m to subject specialist networks. By Patrick Steel

Military museums to diversify

A fall in MoD funding is forcing military museums to look at how to boost footfall and to develop new revenue streams. By Patrick Steel

Welsh government funding review must address strategy

New governance and service delivery models for local authority museums will be looked at by an expert panel. Gareth Harris reports

English Heritage: a split decision

The organisation's new structure may save the taxpayer money, but heritage experts fear for its long-term future. Gareth Harris reports

That’s what Friends are for

Museums are wising up to the fact that membership and Friends schemes can boost their revenue and profile. Gareth Harris reports

How 20 years of the HLF has transformed museums

As other income streams disappear, it is hard to overstate the HLF's importance to the sector. But, as Geraldine Kendall discovers, museums face rising competition for funding

ACE reveals MDO’s future

Three-year cycle gives some stability but museum development work still needs local authority funding to survive. By Patrick Steel

Call for strategic approach to museum funding in England

Report reveals that almost half of Arts Council England’s funding for 2015-18 will go to London-based institutions, despite only 15% of people living in the city. By Patrick Steel

Economic climate hinders diversity push

ACE says financial pressures have weakened focus on diverse workforce. By Gareth Harris

PAS secures future funding

HLF grant for volunteer-led initiative will put archaeological finds scheme on a more secure financial footing. Gareth Harris reports

Scottish referendum set to fuel devolution momentum

Despite the no vote, Scotland’s drive for greater autonomy could spur calls for more devolution in the nations and regions. Geraldine Kendall assesses the implications

Museums learning on the job

Changes to the English history curriculum for schools came into effect last month. Patrick Steel assesses the implications for museums