Esmée Fairbairn Communities and Collections Fund
Using museum collections to improve inclusion and equitable working with community partners
Collections
Empowering, relevant and dynamic collections at the heart of our communities
Our goal is to bring collections closer to people. We consulted over 1,000 people across the sector as part of our Collections 2030 campaign to develop a strategy for the future of collections and create more democratic, participatory museums.
Collections Fund impact report
We have put together some of our key learning from our 11 years running the fund so far
Our statement on theft from museums
We can categorically say that theft from collections by people who work in museums is, fortunately, incredibly rare
Recommendations: Empowering Collections
Empowering people to be active participants in our society
Recommendations: Relevant Collections
Making collections relevant to the widest possible audience
Recommendations: Dynamic Collections
Giving people a stake in the future of our collections