Clients
Independent Trusts
Chard and District Museum (2023)
Supporting Trustees in producing a development strategy and resilience scenarios.
Wisbech and Fenland Museum (2023)
Advised Trustee Board on funding options.
Museum of Bath at Work (2023)
Facilitating scenario planning and strategies with Trustees.
Well’s Cathedral (2023)
Working with A Thread to develop an interpretation strategy for the Vicar’s Close.
King John’s House, Romsey (2023)
Worked with Trustees to produce a development strategy.
Epping Forest District Museum (2022/23)
Supporting transition of the Museum from an Epping Forest District Council managed service to an independent trust.
Hampshire Cultural Trust (2023)
Undertook a concept study and options appraisal on the Museum of the Iron Age and Andover Museum.
Ramsay Museum, Cambridgeshire (2022)
Undertook a strategic review of the Museum and priorities for the future.
Jane Austen’s House, Chawton (2022)
Facilitated an away day for Trustees to review strategy.
Kidwelly Industrial Museum, Carmarthenshire (2021)
Reviewed current management arrangements for the Museum andd its future operation.
Wells Cathedral (2021)
Developed a visitor experience concept for the Vicars’ Close in Wells as part of NLHF bid.
Alex Moulton Trust (2021)
Reviewed the visitor experience at the Hall and gardens at Bradford on Avon and Trust governance.
South Devon Railway Trust (2021)
Reviewed the Museum and visitor offer across the site at Buckfastleigh Station in Devon.
Keep Military Museum (2021)
Undertook a governance and management review of the Keep Military Museum in Dorchester.
Royston Museum (2021)
Supported the transition of the Museum in North Hertfordshire from Royston Town Council into a newly created CIO, recruiting staff and trustees, and advising on a business plan.
Tiverton Museum of Mid-Devon Life (2021)
Reviewed the strategic development of the Museum and business plans in the short and longer term.
Combined Military Services Museum (2020/21)
Supported the Museum in Essex to develop a business plan and prospectus for its future development.
Huguenot Museum (2020/21)
Worked with staff and Trustees to develop options for the future development of the Museum in Rochester and produce a new business plan.
Lowewood Museum (2020/21)
Supported the transition of Lowewood Museum in Hertfordshire from Broxborough Borough Council to a newly created CIO. Obtained a NLHF grant for a three year community heritage project.
Barrington Centre and Theatre (2020)
Undertook an options study on the Barrington Centre and Theatre for Ferndown Town Council in Dorset.
Bexhill Museum (2019/20)
Worked with staff and trustees to develop a new Business Plan for the Museum.
Amberley Museum (2019/21)
Supported staff and trustees in developing a new business plan and masterplan for the site in Sussex.
Whitchurch Silk Mill (2019)
Reviewed the vision and governance structure of the Silk Mill Trust in Hampshire to ensure it was ‘fit for purpose’ following completion of development project.
Rhodes Arts Complex (2019)
Supported trustees in exploring options for future operation of the Rhodes Arts Complex and Museum at Bishop’s Stortford and conversion of the Rhodes Birthplace Trust into a CIO.
Hampshire Cultural Trust (2019)
Led up an options study for the re-development of the Allen Gallery at Alton and a new interpretative approach to its ceramic and art collections.
London Transport Museum (2018/19)
Undertook governance and management review of London Transport Museum Friends and conversion of the trust into a CIO.
Museum of Cambridge (2018/19)
Undertook a governance and management review and supported recruitment of new trustees. Secured NLHF development funding for the Museum.
Shipwreck Museum (2018)
Undertook a governance and management review of the Shipwreck Museum in Hastings and supported development of a new business plan and trustee recruitment.
Tiverton Museum of Mid-Devon Life (2018)
Undertook a governance and management review of the Museum and advised on conversion to a CIO.
Cogges (2018)
Worked with trustees and staff in developing a new strategic vision and key aims to ensure the organisation was ‘fit for purpose’.
Sherborne Museum (2018)
Supported creation of new CIO and recruitment of new trustee board.
Gilbert White and Oates Museum (2017)
Worked with staff and trustees to develop a new vision and strategy for the Museum.
Priest’s House Museum and Garden (2017)
Undertook a review of governance and charitable objectives for the trust, supported the retirement and recruitment of trustees following a skills audit and reviewed the Friends of the Museum at Wimborne Minster in Dorset.
Stained Glass Museum (2017)
Worked with staff and trustees in developing a concept and brief for the re-location of the Museum from Ely Cathedral.
Wimborne Minster (2017)
Facilitated a visioning workshop for trustees and key stakeholders to define the Minster’s visitor offer alongside its spiritual mission.
East Anglian Railway Museum (2017)
Supported development of a strategy for the site at Chappel Station and managerial change within the organisation.
Modes Users Association (2017)
Supported MUA in developing a new business plan and service vision.
Wolfeton Riding House (2017)
Worked with trustees to find an alternative use for the historic riding house at Charminster. Secured development funding to develop a capital bid to complete repairs and conversion works.
Chiltern Open Air Museum (2016)
Worked with trustees and staff to develop a vision and strategic priorities for the Museum and changes to trust constitution.
West Somerset Railway plc (2016)
Produced an investor prospectus and inward investment strategy for the Bishop’s Lydeard Transport Gateway. Advised on development of the Museum and successful NLHF bid.
Judge’s Lodging (2016)
Undertook a staffing and governance review and advised on recruitment and appointment of new trustees at the Judge’s Lodging, Presteigne.
Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust (2016)
Undertook an options appraisal for a new museum development and site layout at Washford Station on the West Somerset Railway.
Stoke sub Hamdon Priory (2015/16)
Led a consultancy team to develop options for the future use of a medieval chantry house and associated farm buildings in Somerset for the National Trust and to identify conservation and repair needs.
Greenfield Valley Trust (2015)
Undertook a management and governance review of the Trust to identify a sustainable way forward for the Greenfield Valley Heritage Park and Farm Museum in Flintshire.
Dartmoor Museums Association (2015)
Undertook management and governance review for Trustees of Dartmoor Museums Association at Okehampton.
Bishop’s Palace (2014/15)
Produced an interpretation strategy and design concept for the Bishop’s Palace at Wells with recommendations for phased implementation.
Bridport Museum (2014)
Undertook a staff review and salary evaluation for the trust.
Jenner Trust (2014)
Supported the trust in transitioning the charitable trust into a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Advised on the recruitment and induction of a new trustee board and developing a business plan.
Bradford on Avon Museum (2014)
Worked with the Bradford on Avon Museum Society to produce a prospectus and service offer for a new museum development as part of a community hub.
Kingswood Museum (2014)
Undertook options study for trustees of Kingswood Museum.
Cynon Valley Museum and Art Gallery (2014)
With Development Trusts Association Wales supported development of a business plan for the Museum and Art Gallery Steering Group to transfer the Museum from local authority control into a newly created trust.
Underfall Yard Trust (2011/14)
Produced a strategic plan for developing the Trust’s activities at the western end of Bristol’s Historic Harbour and an interpretation strategy for the site as part of a successful Round 2 HLF bid.
Somerset Arts Promoters (2009)
Reviewed the development needs and options for a sustainable structure for arts organisations in Somerset as part of the ACE funded initiative.
Gilbert White’s House and the Oates Museum (2008)
Reviewed current operation and produced a development and business plan for the House, Garden and the Field Studies Centre at Selborne in Hampshire.
Royal Cornwall Museum (2008)
Advised on the creation of a strategic museum partnership in Cornwall and a local authority advocacy campaign.
Priest’s House Museum and Garden (2007)
Supported the staff and trustees in developing a three-year business plan for the new Learning Resource Centre and the Museum at Wimborne Minster in Dorset.
West Cornwall Artists Archive (2007)
Produced development options for the archive and proposals for a virtual learning resource in association with Exeter University and the Tate Archive.
Galleries of Justice (2005)
Reviewed development options for the trustees of the Galleries of Justice at Nottingham, including recommendations for operational and financial changes to the Trust.
Local Authorities
Plymouth City Council (2012)
Facilitated a visioning exercise for the Factory Cooperage Project at the Royal William Yard.
Wiltshire Council (2011)
Reviewed the effectiveness of museums marketing and museums infrastructure in Wiltshire for the Museums Advisory Service.
Bristol City Council/ National Historic Ships (2009)
Undertook a development study of South Harbourside looking at potential for creation of a new ‘cultural’ quarter and synergies between cultural and heritage activity.
Reading Borough Council (2009)
Reviewed and produced a development study of Reading Museum and Town Hall, including space usage within the complex, management structure and programming of cultural activity.
Kent County Council/ Folkestone Town Council (2009)
Undertook a collections assessment and options study for a new heritage development in the town.
North Devon District Council (2008)
Advised on the future development of four community museums in North Devon, and the North Devon Agricultural Collection.
Hampshire County Council (2008
Advised on the future development of SEARCH and options for Gosport Museum
Dorset County Council (2008)
Advised on the commercial development of the Dorset History Centre (led by David Sekers Consulting).
North Devon District Council (2007)
Produced a service concept and aims for the North Devon Museums Service, pending transfer to the North Devon Theatres Trust.
London Borough of Greenwich (2007)
Supported an efficiency saving exercise for the Greenwich Heritage Centre and Fire Power at Woolwich Arsenal.
Carlisle District Council (2006)
Developed concept of a Cultural City for Carlisle as part of Carlisle Renaissance and developed an interpretation strategy for the Historic Quarter.
Plymouth City Council (2006)
Undertook a risk assessment on the proposed Plymouth History Centre, embracing the Plymouth and West Devon Records Office, South West Film and Television Archive, Plymouth Library and Plymouth Museums Service.
Hampshire County Council (2006)
Reviewed staffing requirements of Milestones, Hampshire’s Living History Museum pending transfer to trust status.
Weymouth and Portland District Council (2005)
Produced options for future development of Weymouth and Portland museums together with a concept study and development plan for Portland Museum.
Regional Agencies
SHARE Museums East (2014/20)
Delivered a series of business planning workshops in Essex, Norfolk, Suffolk and Hertfordshire.
Museums, Libraries and Archives Council East Midlands (2007)
Undertook review of staff and key functions of the agency.
East Midlands Museum Renaissance (2005)
Conducted a structural review of how the Renaissance programme is delivered in the region, along with other assignments to review how support for smaller museums in the region could be strengthened and partnership working developed.
East Midlands Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (2005)
Produced a regional strategy for East Midlands museums linked to regional and national policy analysis.
National Agencies
Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (2006/07)
Supported a UK-wide study to research and review current and potential partnerships between regional and national museums, The British Library and The National Archive.
Facilitated a series of national workshops to identify a cultural programme for the 2012 Olympics.
Led a working party to develop a performance framework within the Museums Accreditation Standard for CPA and Accreditation Plus.