Here are a summary of the responses I got from my email about museum trusts.
Southampton Leisure Directorate is planning to become a trust - the decision
will be made this April. Most parts of Leisure will be included, including the
museums and art gallery.
We have looked at potential Trust status for Chester's Heritage Services
but have put any decision on hold while we undertake the excavation of
our amphitheatre. Contact Steve Woolfall for more info
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Tullie House in Carlisle a couple of years back the council was thinking about
trust status (Mary Robinson would be the person to speak to there now - I don't
know the current situation).
Plymouth Museum as part of the Heritage & Leisure department explored the
idea of going over to 'Trust' status a couple of years ago.
I also gather that North Lincolnshire Council is planning to externalise their
leisure facilities, including the museum, into a trust.
best wishes,
Dr Kirsten Holmes
Course Leader Arts and Heritage Management
Management School
University of Sheffield
9 Mappin Street, Sheffield S1 4DT, UK
(+44) 0114 222 2182
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