Our resources page is new and provides links to a range of resources that may help heritage groups and museums.
Funding
Museum Development East Midlands – grants for accredited museums and those working towards accreditation. Grants up to £1,500
Leicestershire Funding Toolkit – grants for community groups, includes both local and national funders. Grant amounts variable
AIM – Association of Independent Museums – grants to member museums for training, conservation and development
Leicestershire County Council – grants to museums and heritage groups members of the Leicestershire and Rutland Heritage Forum. Grants up to £500
North West Leicestershire District Council – grants to community groups, green grant and small grant are both £500
Volunteer Recruitment and Management
Charity Commission – How to recruit and manage volunteers for your charity
Voluntary Action Leicestershire –
- Register volunteer opportunities
- Manage volunteers
- How to recruit and welcome volunteers
- Involving volunteers
Governance
Charity Commission – Guidance, publications and information
Networks
AIM – Association of Independent Museums – the Forum is a member
Museum Development East Midlands – the heritage forums in Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire.