Nottinghamshire Heritage Forum was founded in 2011 with members from Local Authority, University and independent museums, heritage attractions and sites throughout the county.
The Forum provides a friendly network of support, enabling members to share information, discuss current issues and take part in training.
Our Aims
- To promote, support, develop and represent the interests of Forum members within the county of Nottinghamshire
- To encourage continuation and improvement of liaison and support from statutory authorities
- To maintain a Forum network of contacts and to encourage co-operation amongst Forum members
- To promote the improvements in the standards of care and management of museums and heritage collections
- To promote access to collections and associated information for all inhabitants and visitors to the county of Nottinghamshire
- To assist in the identification of funding opportunities for the benefit of members
The Forum committee:
- Nicola Wood, Canalside Heritage Centre (Chair)
- Eleanor Baumber (Independent)
- Naomi Garnett, National Justice Museum (Treasurer)
- Lucy Astill, Independent (interim co-opted)
- Julie Obermayer, William Booth Birthplace Museum (interim co-opted)
Nominated Advisors/ Other:
- Rachael Evans, Nottingham City Museums & Galleries (co-opted)
- Katharina Massing / Neville Stankley, Nottingham Trent University (co-opted)
- Sue Clayton, Flintham Museum (Fighting for our Heritage Project Lead)
Our Supporters
The Forum receives invaluable support for its activities from the following organisations:
- Arts Council England
- Museum Development East Midlands
- Nottinghamshire County Council
- Nottingham City Council
- Nottingham Trent University
With the help of our members and supporters, the Forum is working hard to promote the county’s history and heritage.
