About me
My passion for museums and the positive impact that they have on people and communities has never been stronger. I continue to be excited about working with museums and heritage organisations and helping them develop and connect with audiences.
Throughout my work, and especially whilst working with so many AIM members, I have strived to help museums develop successful ways of working to ensure that their purpose and strategic direction remains relevant.
Director of AIM
As the Director of AIM I gained a fantastic overview of the strengths of museum and heritage organisations across the UK, the amazing work they do and the challenges they face.
I led a focused and committed advocacy push to secure vital support for the sector to survive the impact of Covid, culminating in unprecedented levels of sector support from the government’s Cultural Recovery Fund, whilst also ensuring that AIM refocused its services to champion and support its members through these most challenging of times.
Other achievements
The development and launch of a new Tackling Inequalities Hallmark to be used as a benchmark and call for action for both AIM and its members
Securing £775k of funding from National Lottery Heritage Fund for an innovative New Stories New Audiences grant funding programme to challenge and support AIM members in grassroots heritage organisations to actively engage new audiences
Development of a significant new partnership with Charity Finance Group to open up access to specialist financial knowledge and support for AIM members.
I hold the Fellowship of the Museums Association (FMA) and act as an assessor for the FMA. I am also an assessor for the Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (working for The Heritage Council). I have extensive Trustee experience and am currently the Chair of Icon, the Institute of Conservation.
Away from museums
I am a keen swimmer and cyclist and a qualified swimming teacher. If you are looking for some front crawl tips alongside business planning advice, just ask!
