One-day seminar exploring the idea of social enterprise within a museum context. The event will look at the genuine opportunity for many museums to reinvent themselves as social enterprises. In doing so they are in a position to become highly participative institutions which play a much larger role in enhancing communities and local public services.

This event takes place at The Museum of Brands, Packaging and Advertising in London on Wednesday 3 March.

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Join delegates from organisations including: Weald & Downland Open Air Museum; Fitzwilliam Museum; Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery; Cheshire East Council; Tullie House Museum; Manchester Museum; Nantwich Museum; Whitworth Art Gallery; and Hull City Council.

Leading speakers and discussion:

Museums are in a unique position within their community. They enjoy envious levels of public trust and the assets they hold – in terms of physical spaces, collections and experience – are seen, rightly, to have tremendous value. Museums can now build on this reputation for trust and value to form dynamic community enterprises.

Contributors include:

* Marilyn Scott - Director, The Lightbox
* Keith Merrin - Director, Woodhorn Northumberland Museum
* Tony Butler - Director, Museum of East Anglian Life
* Ben Cowell - Assistant Director, External Affairs, National Trust
* Julia Holberry - Chair of Trustees, Cogges Manor Farm

Museums are already often experts in bridging social capital and are hugely experienced in working with a wide range of audiences. They are well placed to inform and help deliver the community development function of local authorities and to provide local services such as adult care or training.

This event will argue that museum directors ought to see themselves as social entrepreneurs.  By doing so they can transform their organisations into true community assets which deliver social benefits while generating income. Therefore this event will look towards a positive future for museums in what are very challenging times.

Aims, Objectives and Moving Forwards...
The aim of this event is to enable dialogue and discussion within the museum community. Join the debate with colleagues from museums, galleries and heritage sites of all types and sizes from across the UK. We will be looking at how we can take forward the ideas expressed and the approaches explained at this event to make a difference in the museums sector. We will work together as a group to explore where we see possibility and discuss what actions we want to take as a result of being part of this event.

Delegate feedback from Museum-iD events:

"It was a most useful day. Carefully thought through and tightly focused. The speakers were judiciously chosen and it had a lively pace but with time for questions. I cannot fault it – it delivered everything you promised"
Nigel Semmens, Director of Communications & Media, The National Gallery, London

"I found the day inspiring and useful. Myself and colleagues are benefitting greatly. The positioning of these events is spot on in terms of progression for the sector"
Anna Salaman, Head of Formal Learning, National Maritime Museum

"I very much enjoyed the seminar. I loved the practical advice rooted in experience. Engaging speakers - particularly helpful to hear about potential pitfalls too – they were open and frank...very refreshing"
Lynette Burgess, Learning Manager, Colchester & Ipswich Museum Service

"...I thought the seminar was excellent, very useful indeed. I think your more imaginative approach is great for professional development"
Andrea Bishop, Director of Collections, National Motor Museum

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Reserve your place online by credit or debit card for special discounted rate places. Or print off the PDF booking form and fax it back to reserve your place and be invoiced at the standard delegate rate.