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Coronavirus resources
Update – Following the 31 October statement by the Prime Minister museums and galleries in England will be required to close between Thursday 5 November and Wednesday 2 December.
Construction work can continue and the Coronavirus Job Restriction Scheme will be extended through November to December. More on the new national restrictions in England can be found here.
We have developed a range of resources and services to support members following the outbreak of COVID-19. These pages are updated on a regular basis.
AIM advocacy
The latest sector news and AIM’s current advocacy position. Find out more here.
Financial support and funding packages:
UK Gov Financial Support (incl Job Retention Scheme) (updated 5 November)
Visit the AIM grants page for the grants currently open for applications from AIM members, including Tacking Inqualities Hallmark grants, AIM Biffa Award History Makers, AIM Pilgrim Conservation grants and AIM training grants. Click here to access the grants page>>
Support exclusively for AIM members:
AIM Hallmarks at Home – book your place for an online session
HR support for AIM members from The HR Dept
Advice for museums during lockdown and beyond:
Conservation and care of collections
How to set up a trading subsidiary
Digital museum – how are you presenting yourself online?
Creating digital content top tips
Culture Recovery Fund
Applications for the Government’s £1.57bn Culture Recovery Fund in England, Wales and Scotland have now closed. Applications for Heritage Recovery Fund Northern Ireland are open now.
Click here for more information.
Useful links
Guidance for enabling safe and effective volunteering
NCVO Coronavirus response advice
Charity Tax Group’s summary of current business support measures
Free Employment Law Advice For Business Owners and Employers
Free NCVO e-learning for charities