Monday, 13 October 2008
Partnerships are vital to the success and work of both Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery and Cusworth Hall and Park. By working with others we can help to keep Doncaster's rich history and heritage alive.
Here are some of the key reasons why our partnerships are so important.
Detailed audience research has been conducted since 2000, and this led to targeted audience development work. A one-off development fund of £20,000 was awarded in 2003/04 to improve visitor figures at Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery. This was used for a number of audience development initiatives and as a result visitor numbers increased by 55% during the year. We now have an Audience Development and Access Strategy to highlight our work and priorities for this area.
Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery won the award for most improved audience figures from Audiences Yorkshire in December 2005. Visitor figures had increased by 125% over the previous three years.
The Museums’ Education Service has developed a highly successful Reminiscence collection for those who work with the elderly and on inter-generational projects.
A commitment to celebrating Cultural Diversity in our exhibition and event programming has led to successful exhibitions and new partnerships.
We have developed an ongoing commitment to family learning through our summer holiday and out of hours programme.
A successful Young Archaeologists' Club has been established at Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery. This is now one of the leading clubs in the country.
We have reintroduced the popular ‘Open Art’ exhibition.
We host an annual Local History Fair showcasing the work of over 40 local heritage groups. This is run by the Doncaster & District Local History Association (DDHA).
The annual Cultural Festival is now a well-established and supported event at Doncaster Museum and Art Gallery.
We have a number of rooms and recreational spaces available for community groups, schools, service providers and the general public at both our Museums.
Below is a list of our partners. If you need any further information, please contact Emma Bryan (Tel. 01302 734293).
National Bodies
Arts Council (National Collection)
Big Lottery Fund
British Museum Conservation Science Dept.
British Waterways Board
Ceramica – Stiftung, Basel
Contemporary Art Society
Council for British Archaeology
Creative Minds
Creative Partnerships
DCMS Portable Antiquities Scheme (with HLF)
Engage (Gallery Education)
English Heritage
European Regional Development Fund
Football Unites, Racism Divides
Forestry Authority
Group for Education in Museums (GEM)
Heritage Lottery Fund
Imperial War Museum
Jerwood Foundation
Kick Racism out of Football
Maharajah Duleep Singh Centenary Trust
Marc Fitch Fund
MLA Conservation Unit
MLA/Science Museum PRISM Grant Fund
MLA/V&A Purchase Grant Fund
Museums Association
Museums Libraries and Archives Council (MLA)
National Art Collections Fund (The Art Fund)
Northern Ceramic Society
Pilgrim Trust
Scouloudi Foundation/Institute of Historical Research
Wolfson Foundation
Natural Sciences bodies, conservation, environmental and countryside groups/organisations
Barnsley Naturalist & Scientific Society
Biodiversity Action Partnership (BAP) Barnsley
Biodiversity Action Partnership (BAP) Doncaster
Biodiversity Action Partnership (BAP) Scarborough
Biodiversity Action Partnership (BAP) Selby
Botanical Society of the British Isles
British Arachnological Society
British Trust for Ornithology
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV)
Butterfly Conservation
Carstairs Countryside Trust
Castleford Naturalists’ Society
Countryside Commission
Creswell Limestone Strategy Group
Doncaster and District Ornithological Society
Doncaster Beekeepers Association
Doncaster Civic Trust
Doncaster Group of the RSPB
Doncaster Naturalists’ Society
Don Gorge Bat Group
East Yorkshire Bat Group
English Nature (North & East Yorkshire Team)
English Nature (Humber to Pennies Team)
Environment Agency (Lower Trent Region)
Environment Agency (Yorkshire Region)
Friends of Balby Little Moor
Friends of Melton Wood
Friends of Shaw Wood
Goole & District Natural History Society
Hull Naturalists' Society
Institute of Terrestrial Ecology
Joint Nature Conservation Council
Leeds Urban Wildlife Group
Lincolnshire Trust for Nature Conservation
Lindholme Island Conservation Group
Mammal Society
North Yorkshire Bat Group
Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust
Peatland Campaign Consortium
Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
Rotherham Naturalists’ Society
Royal Society for Nature Conservation - The Wildlife Trusts Partnership
Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Scarborough Field Naturalists’ Society
Sorby Natural History Society (Sheffield)
South Yorkshire Deer Discussion Group
Thorne and Hatfield Moors Conservation Forum
Tickhill Countryside Group
Wakefield Naturalists’ Society
Woodland Trust
Yorkshire Beekeeping Association
Yorkshire Geological Society
Yorkshire Mammal Group
Yorkshire Naturalists’ Union
Yorkshire Philosophical Society
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Universities & Colleges
De Montfort University, Leicester
Dearne Valley F.E. College
Doncaster College
Doncaster W.E.A.
Humberside University
Leeds Metropolitan University
Scarborough University
Sheffield Hallam University
University of Bradford
University of Bristol
University of Durham
University of Hull
University of Leeds
University of Lincoln
University of Sheffield
Regional Museum, Heritage Associations and Professional Groups/Organisations
Arts Council, England (Yorkshire)
Audiences Yorkshire
Business Education South Yorkshire (work experience)
Council for British Archaeology (Yorkshire)
DARTS and The Point
Doncaster and District Heritage Association
Doncaster Archaeological Society
Doncaster Archives Service
Doncaster Local Studies Library
Doncaster Library and Information Services
Doncaster Cultural Partnership
Doncaster Adult & Community Learning Service
Doncaster Family Learning Service
Experience Doncaster
KOYLI Regimental Trustees
MLA Yorkshire
Natural Sciences Collections Association
Rotherham Archives & Local Studies
Rotherham Museum Service
Sheffield Local History Group (Grenoside)
South Yorkshire Archaeology Service
YOMMS (Yorkshire Medium Museum Services Group)
Yorkshire & Humberside Fed. of Museums & Art Galleries
Yorkshire Archaeological Trust
Yorkshire Archaeological Society
Social and Amenity Groups
Age Concern, Doncaster
Brodsworth Country Women's Association
D.I.A.L. (Disability Advice Line)
Doncaster Art Club
Doncaster Arts and Museum Society (DAMS)
Doncaster Healthcare Trust
Doncaster Ukranian Club
Doncaster Rotary Club
Doncaster Asian Women's Association
Friends of Doncaster Museums
Mexborough Heritage Society
Scunthorpe Museum Society
Tickhill Residents' Association
Town Moor House Nursing Home
University of the Third Age (U3A)
West Bessacarr Senior Citizens Club
West Indian Social Club, Doncaster
Other Groups and Associations
AIMS (Advice Information Multicultural Service)
Doncaster Chinese Learning Resource Centre
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Young Men's Christian Association
Unity Trust for All
Doncaster Community Forums
Ghana High Commission
Light Infantry Association
New Deal For Communities
Northern Refugee Centre
Ridgewood Community Heritage Group
Tesco plc
Trident
Don Gorge Community Group
