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This section features news, events and staff and Trustee vacancies from across the museum and heritage sector.
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Updated Charity Governance Code
18/01/2021 in Governance, Trustees
A new, refreshed Charity Governance Code was launched in December – with significant updates to the Diversity and Integrity principles in the Code. Boards of Trustees should aspire to achi…
As the sector continues to tackle a challenging financial environment, it’s vital to stay connected and up to date with the landscape and finance management skills, and feel supported in your rol…
Free webinars for the heritage sector – booking now https://rebuildingheritage.org.…
AIM is pleased to share the latest Success Guide – Successful Governance for Museum Trustees. The guide is designed to be of practical help to Boards of independent museums throughout …
Connecting Culture 2020: Conference programme released
02/09/2020 in Events
The conference programme for Connecting Culture Virtual Conference and Expo has been released. The eagerly awaited line up contains thought leaders and influencers from some of the most prestigious…
Connecting Culture virtual conference and expo
15/07/2020 in Events
AIM members are invited to attend Connecting Culture on 9 and 10 September Connecting Culture 2020 is the virtual conference and expo to kickstart the rebuilding of the cultura…
Guest Article: Think Like A Business
22/08/2019 in Governance, Leadership & Culture
Lesley Kendrew, a Charity and Not for Profit Partner at BHP – one of the largest independent firms of Chartered Accountants in the North – has written the f…
‘Sustainability – A Seven-Point Approach’
07/05/2019 in Governance
Sustainability lies at the heart of independent museums, but what can AIM members do to ensure a holistic approach? AIM Associate Supplier members, …
AIM Launches New Success Guide: Successfully Taking Over Your Local Museum
18/09/2018 in Awareness & Networks, Governance
Asset transfer is a relatively new approach to managing museums. It is complex, and it will be some time before the implications can be assessed. We spoke to Bethany Rex, Research Fellow at The Un…
New Resources For Boards From AIM
01/08/2018 in Governance, Leadership & Culture
AIM has launched two new ‘how to guides’ for trustees. The latest in its series of advice notes for boards, the new guides help boards make sure that they have secu…
Prospering Boards
22/06/2018 in Governance
Seeking to strengthen your board’s leadership, work more strategically and deal more effectively with emerging challenges? Benefit from up to six days bespoke support from an expert consultant th…
The Association of Independent Museums (AIM) has launched a new series of free online guides to support Trustees and Boards of UK museums and heritage sites. Created as part of the AIM Hallmarks Pr…