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Renaissance South West contacts

There have been some significant changes to the South West Hub. Following the dissolution of the MLA's regional agencies, key sector support activities have transferred to the South West Hub. Among them are the management of the Museum Development Fund (MDF) and Museum Accreditation pre-application advice and follow-up.

These are managed and delivered by the South West Programme and Project Manager, Victoria Harding, within the central Hub team, supported by a Museum Development Assistant.

There is also continuity in the support for coordinating the development of skills in the museums workforce with the part-time post of South West Museum Skills Coordinator.

Renaissance South West Board

Who is who on the South West Board

Renaissance South West hub team

Find out who to contact for further information at Renaissance South West.

Renaissance South West partners

Renaissance South West works in partnership with museums, local government and key agencies and organisations across the region.

Responsibilities transfer

From 1st October 2011, this site will not be updated, so please treat it as the static archive it is. This is because <a target="_Blank" href="http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/">Arts Council England</a> has now taken over museums and libraries responsibilities. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/">The National Archives</a> has assumed responsibility for strategic leadership of the Archives sector. Arts Council responsibilities will also now include the Renaissance programme, Museum Accreditation, and Library Development, together with cultural property services such as Export Licensing and the Acceptance in Lieu scheme. The National Archives has assumed responsibility for providing strategic leadership to the archives sector and advising government on its development. The MLA is now winding down, with a skeleton staff remaining until May 2012 to complete the management of existing Renaissance contracts, complete outstanding financial and contractual arrangements and prepare for the appointment of a liquidator. This website will remain live until 31st March so that the public still has full access to the material on it – good practice case studies, toolkits, guidance and a range of other publications. Continue reading