The Powell-Cotton Museum, supported by Arts Council England and working in partnership with CultureRunner are leading a research project exploring diversity on museum boards.
If you are a museum manager, director, or board member, we would value your input. These questions have been designed to gather perspectives on board diversity, inclusion.
What do we mean by ‘diversity’?
The Equality Act 2010 defines nine protected characteristics that promote diversity and protect individuals from discrimination in the UK.
The Powell-Cotton Trust believes diversity (and inclusion) is about creating an environment in which our audiences, workforce, and partners are treated fairly and without discrimination. Where a culture is created that respects and values the differences between individuals. Where varied contributions from a diverse workforce and audience participants are valued, and that different perspectives, voices and experiences of individuals are heard and acted upon.
In addition to considering the protected characteristics, when it comes to diversity and inclusivity, we also also consider socio-economic status, as well as interests, skills, lived experience, and local connections, in order to be representative of our community.
More information about Diversity can be found on Arts Council England’s website, here: Diversity | Arts Council England.
Please see here for futher information about the project.
If you have any questions about the project or you would like to join a focus group exploring the topic please contact: mairead@culturerunner.com