Future of SHARE consultation: Results
From June 2011 the way the Renaissance programme is delivered in the region will change, with the dismantling of the hub museum structure.
In the light of this and other changes, it’s clear that SHARE needs to evolve too. We decided therefore to hold a region-wide consultation with museums on the future of the scheme, including four meetings in Cambridge, Luton, Chelmsford and Lowestoft. To inform the debate we produced a consultation document:
SHARE Consultation Document: Widening the Network of Know How [689KB]
Over 100 museums took part in the consultation and were unanimous in supporting SHARE’s founding principle: that we can help ourselves and each other by contributing to a network of support and advice.
We’ve now analysed the feedback collected through the consultation. A summary has been produced which also outlines our plans for a transition year in 2011-12. These include providing a full training programme as well as exploring with you different models for SHARE’s future:
SHARE Consultation Feedback Document
What is clear from the consultation is that this is a sector willing to SHARE. This provides a very strong platform for the continued success and evolution of the scheme.
We will be contacting museums in April with a fuller explanation of how SHARE will work in the coming year, together with information on how you can join the new-look network.
In the meantime if you have any comments or queries please contact:
Simon Floyd
Training and Workforce Development Officer, Renaissance East of England
T: 01603 638141
E: simon.floyd@norfolk.gov.uk
For regular updates on SHARE, including training opportunities, check the SHARE Latest News page or sign up to receive Renaissance News and/or our monthly eBulletin by contacting:
Esther Morgan
Communications Officer, Renaissance East of England
T: 01603 493667
E: esther.morgan@norfolk.gov.uk