Here you'll find a growing set of resources to help museum and gallery management, development and funding. As well being applicable for museums in the South West, much will have relevance nationally.
SW Federation News
The SWFed produces newsletters on a variety of interesting museum topics. Download back issues here:
- Spring 2012: The Road To Accreditation (publication date TBC)
- Autumn 2011: Working with Artists
- Spring 2011: MDOs
- Autumn 2010: Advocacy
To order a hard copy of the most recent newsletter, please contact the Communications Officer.
Forward Planning Toolkit
A step by step guide to creating your Forward Plan.This resource is being developed with support from Renaissance South West
Go to the toolkit pages here
Accreditation 2011
Information and links to keep you up to date with the development of the new standard.
Click here to access this resource
Workplace Diversity
A mix of case studies, links and publications brought together by the South West Renaissance Diversity Champions.
Click the logo to go to the Diversity pages
Assessing economic impact
The Association of Independent Museums undertook research to assess the economic impact of the independent museum sector. It produced a comprehensive report and a toolkit to enable museums to assess their economic impact on the local economy. Both pieces of work can be found on the AIM website. Click here to follow the links.
Risk Awareness Profiling Tool
RAPT is a tool that enables you, as a manager in a museum, library or other heritage institution, to assess the level of risk awareness in your organisation. It provides you with a profile that indicates areas where awareness in the organisation is good, and areas where improvement is needed. Click here to follow the links.