Jonathan Knott

Jonathan Knott

freelance journalist and copywriter

Fears for the future of civic museums

Museum services at risk as local authorities wait to find out if more help will come from central government

‘Serious incident’ at Beamish referred to police

The Charity Commission received a serious incident report from the museum's trustees last year

Canadian Museum for Human Rights president to stand down amid discrimination crisis

An external review will examine recent accusations of racism and homophobia at the institution

Museums walk fine line on domestic tourism

Welcoming back visitors is essential to the survival of many institutions in tourist locations, but reduced incomes and higher costs mean some face an uncertain future

ACE grants £2.3m emergency support to smaller museums

More than 100 institutions have received up to £35,000 each to help them survive and adapt to the coronavirus pandemic

National Trust for Scotland launches emergency fundraising campaign

The heritage body says the continuation of its work is threatened as it expects to lose £28m in 2020

Entrepreneurialism leaves museums more vulnerable to Covid-19 crisis, research finds

Earned income at NPOs has increased by 47% in 10 years

Museum activists say real change needed to combat racial injustice

Museum Detox says statements of solidarity from the sector must be backed up with meaningful action

Independent museums are ‘hardest hit’ by Covid-19 crisis

Art Fund says the sector will need a balance of emergency grants and support for longer-term recovery

Gunnersbury Park fears for future after fire brings further losses

The London museum is appealing for donations to ensure its survival

Museum shops are key outlets for craft sales

Physical and online shops are significant buying channels for the UK’s highest-spending craft buyers, says the Crafts Council

One in 10 museum workers worldwide expects their institution to close

International Council of Museums calls on policy-makers to 'urgently allocate relief funds'