Simon Stephens

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Simon Stephens

Head of Publications and Events, Museums Association

National Trust unveils dementia-friendly campaign

Organisation has joined forces with the Alzheimer’s Society

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The need to wield soft power responsibly

Editorial

Capital investment in Scotland gathers pace

Paisley and Perth to benefit from revamps of historic buildings, with Aberdeen Art Gallery to reopen next month

Artes Mundi reveals shortlist for contemporary art prize

Artists' work to be shown at National Museum Cardiff

Temple Newsam House in Leeds scoops top volunteering award

Winners recognised for work with the public

Dethroned? How the theft of a solid gold toilet from Blenheim Palace was covered in the press

Artist Maurizio Cattelan’s work described by critics as a satire on wealth

Heritage Fund backs LGBT+ initiative in Northern Ireland

Project will tell the story of people's experiences of the decriminalisation of homosexuality

London’s Natural History Museum supports fire-hit Museu Nacional

Blaze devastated Rio De Janeiro museum in September last year

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Editorial 

Projects need funding and support to succeed 

Fundraising for capital projects is no plain sailing

As Hull awaits a crucial funding decision, Simon Stephens looks at the challenges of raising money for cultural infrastructure

Nicky Morgan appointed eighth culture secretary in nine years

Morgan replaces Jeremy Wright under Boris Johnson cabinet reshuffle

Wrexham outlines goals for national football museum

New venue to be built at Wrexham Museum