Story from @Aimuseums here https://t.co/V0nm6PpNcF and we will be sharing more about how museums can access in the coming weeks.

I know how hard @lisanandy @RhonddaBryant & @DCMS @ace_national colleagues will have been working to get this over the line. As a former official it's hard to hear from your sectors how much they need help and not be able to say it's coming. Congrats to all on getting here.

We're so pleased to be part of this major announcement with generous new funding from the Julia Rausing Trust - we know there is so much demand for the additional collections activities and projects we'll be able to support and look forward to sharing more in the new year.

On a personal level moving from the comforts and challenges of a civil service career to running a small charity is quite a transition and I was very fortunate to have Andrew as guide, advisor and example as I settled into working with a board of trustees.

Andrew has done great things for AIM and we are saying a very grateful goodbye after his wonderful service to the organisation, members, and independent museum community (as well as the wider sector) as Chair, including advocating tirelessly through the struggles of covid.

Great to hear our Economic Impact Report and Toolkit being referenced! All the info and links:

(Just mentioned by @tonybutler1 the Treasury Green Book - this methodology from @JonathanDurnin @DCResearchUK is as compliant as we can manage and with good data fed in produces robust and reliable analysis)

A serious undertaking ahead to ensure museums, freelancers and arts organisations continue to be of great and greater consequence in our lives. @ace_national

Work out your impact and tell your MP/council/visitors!

now also with thrilling spreadsheet version - put the numbers in and your economic impact comes out!

Just mentioned #Museums2024 (not even by me!) the @Aimuseums 2024 version economic impact toolkit

ICOM UK seeks a new Strategic Director as @Kate_Arthurs_ heads back to other sector commitments. If you're passionate about shaping the future of museums & think you are the right fit, we hope to hear from you. Deadline Mon 4 Nov: https://t.co/UpivPsN4F3 #ICOM #Museums #Strategy

Great opportunity to come and work with us to research and evaluate Curating Visibility. If you are a freelancer or consultancy company with interest & experience in assessing impacts of work that aims to break new ground this could be for you! Deadline 4th November @ace_national

Congratulations all shortlisted and winners 🫶

The Best Small Museum winner is @civilwarcentre 💫 Families loved the wide range of exhibits that made a complex subject matter accessible for children, with dressing up clothes and playhem blocks. #FamilyFriendlyMuseum

what they’ve told me every day about what they’re doing, unable to put me through to someone who can actually problem solve?? I just want my stuff.

At the absolute end of my tether @British_Airways who left my suitcase at Heathrow on Friday, sent it to Seattle Saturday morning, sent it to this random place Saturday evening and the baggage line is unable to find it, unable to get it delivered to me, unable to keep track of

England's heritage sector is estimated to have contributed £44.9 billion in Gross Value Added to the UK economy in 2022 and employed over 523,000 workers. Today we have published our latest study on the economic value of the heritage sector. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/TpIoEWlLPe

inside and outside the sector. To do this we are growing our team and looking to build new relationships with funders over the coming years. We are looking for a Chair who is keen to push this forward while retaining the pragmatic friendliness AIM is known for! Closes 29 Sep.

decisionmakers and sector colleagues. This is a great time to join AIM: core funding hopefully secure until early 2027 (thanks @ace_national!) and plans to be a louder voice for independents, build the community our members need to help them thrive, and develop our partnerships