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The Independent Museums Podcast

The Independent Museums Podcast

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The AIM (Association of Independent Museums) podcast brings you inspiring stories, practical ideas and honest conversations from across the UK's independent museum sector. Hear from people working in museums and heritage organisations of all shapes and sizes as they share their successes, challenges and lessons they’ve learned along the way. Whether you're looking for fresh ideas or practical advice, each episode offers insights you can take back to your own museum. Hosted by Catrin Salvatore, AIM's Marketing Officer.AIM Art
Episodes
  • The road to financial diversification

    The road to financial diversification
    Sep 23 2026

    Having faced a fragile financial position, The Minories has massively improved earned income, becoming much less reliant on any one revenue stream. In this episode, I speak to Emma Howe and Darren Smith to discover how they've put The Minories' finances on a much more stable footing.

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    40 mins
  • A collection that you water

    A collection that you water
    Aug 28 2026

    There's an ambitious capital redevelopment programme underway at Birmingham Botanical Gardens. In this episode, hear how the team have rebuilt the Birmingham Botanical Gardens brand and business resilience from the ground up. Plus, find out what a triple bottom line is. With Sara Blair-Manning and Jen Ridding.

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    42 mins
  • Accreditation with Three Rivers Museum Trust

    Accreditation with Three Rivers Museum Trust
    Jul 2 2026

    Three Rivers Museum Trust have recently achieved Accredited Museum status after a four year process that was both challenging and rewarding. We spoke to Chair, Fabian Hiscock, and Trustee, Susan North, to hear what they learnt during the process.

    Fabian and Susan share their key considerations for other volunteer run museums applying for Accreditation for the first time, or for trustees new to the sector and approaching re-Accreditation.
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    22 mins
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