There has been much debate over the way funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is allocated.
In its response to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Review of Museums in England, the Museums Association (MA) called for HLF money to be redirected from the construction of new standalone museum projects to existing museums, galleries and heritage sites.
The topic was discussed by cultural sector professionals on Twitter.
Is this the right step for HLF to take? Vote in our poll and have your say.
In its response to the Department for Culture, Media and Sport’s Review of Museums in England, the Museums Association (MA) called for HLF money to be redirected from the construction of new standalone museum projects to existing museums, galleries and heritage sites.
The topic was discussed by cultural sector professionals on Twitter.
Interesting look at funding from the @MuseumsAssoc, focusing on current museums over new construction projects https://t.co/17OjNvysVP
— London MD (@LondonMusDev) November 23, 2016
This call from @MuseumsAssoc is timely considering threats of closure/cuts which already exist.Have @HistoricEngland commented on the issue? https://t.co/awBcoFfppO
— CBA North (@CBANorth) November 17, 2016
MA calls for HLF funding to be redirected towards project-based work https://t.co/Ni0QODz2rI via @MuseumsAssoc
— Matt B (@soupdragon2000) November 16, 2016
Is this the right step for HLF to take? Vote in our poll and have your say.
Should HLF redirect funding to existing museums rather than new construction projects?
— Museums Association (@MuseumsAssoc) November 23, 2016
