Without dedicated funding, museums may miss opportunities to acquire and protect significant works of art and heritage. Important objects may be lost to private collections, deteriorate through lack of care, or fail to reflect the diverse stories of our communities. The Collections Fund provides sustainable support to secure, preserve and share these treasures, ensuring they remain accessible to inspire learning and enjoyment for generations to come.

Through our newly created Collections Fund, we will acquire significant works of art and heritage, conserve and care for our collections, and ensure they remain accessible to everyone. The fund will enable us to respond quickly to acquisition opportunities, safeguard important objects for the public like Norman Cornish’s Salvin Street, and develop a collection that reflects diverse stories, enriching learning, inspiration and cultural engagement for generations to come.