Invitation to Quote: Delivery of Inclusive Museums 2025-2026

The Inclusive Museums programme aims to increase museum leaders’ knowledge and confidence in relation to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in the Midlands museum sector.

The successful applicant will support a small cohort of six museums to develop and implement Equity Action Plans (EAPs) through cohort training, peer networking and 1:1 mentoring.

The programme will be delivered from January 2025-March 2026, with development work commencing in late 2024.

The programme will have the following outcomes:
Museum leaders will:
Increase knowledge and understanding of EDI, particularly in relation to
organisational culture and museum practice
Understand how data can be used to drive effective planning and measure impact for EDI
Identify organisational priorities and develop equity action plans (EAPs) to address them; priorities could be related to collections, audiences, workforce and/ or governance
Embed EDI and the EAP within the organisation’s overall strategy and Forward Plan
Identify challenges and/ or barriers within their organisation
Feel confident discussing EDI with colleagues and involving the wider workforce in planning
Know where they can seek further support and external funding, including how their plans relate to funder’s priorities and requirement

This activity sits within the Museum Development Midlands (MDM) Inclusivity and Relevance programme and supports Arts Council England’s Let’s Create strategy.