# ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1082215
- **Other names:** AIM
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Aug. 30, 2000
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1082215


## Contact

- **Address:** ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS, AIM Office, National Waterways Museum, Ellesmere Port
- **Postcode:** CH65 4FW
- **Phone:** 01495774127
- **Email:** aimadmin@aim-museums.co.uk
- **Website:** www.aim-museums.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL FACILITIES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THROUGHOUT THE UNITED KINGDOM, THE REPUBLIC OF IRELAND, THE CHANNEL ISLANDS AND THE ISLE OF MAN PROVIDED BY INDEPENDENT MUSEUMS, GALLERIES AND HERITAGE ORGANISATIONS.  IN RESPECT OF THIS THE COMPANY DEFINES INDEPENDENCE AS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR OWN DECISIONS, BEING ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEM, AND FOR NOT BEING SUBJECT TO ANOTHER’S AUTHORITY, NOR DEPENDENT ON ANOTHER FOR YOUR EXISTENCE.

**Activities:** The Association of Independent Museums (AIM) connects, supports and represents independent museums in the UK. We are a membership organisation with approximately 1200 organisational and individual members.

**Area of benefit:** UNITED KINGDOM, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND, CHANNEL ISLANDS AND ISLE OF MAN




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Ireland
- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £1132315 | £1560766 | £643975 | 7 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £1922618 | £1273352 | £1072425 | 7 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £893648 | £983404 | £423159 | 7 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £992767 | £987055 | £512915 | 5 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £961150 | £900232 | £507203 | 6 |



## Trustees

- Alexander Michael Ratcliffe — appointed June 15, 2023
- Angela Caroline Spreadbury — appointed June 18, 2025
- Charlotte Louise Morgan — appointed June 16, 2022
- Christine Bernath — appointed June 15, 2023
- Dr Camilla Mary Stewart — appointed June 16, 2022
- Dr Laura Frances Crossley — appointed June 15, 2023
- Elizabeth Victoria Power — appointed June 16, 2022
- Emily Ruth Hope — appointed June 16, 2021
- Mhairi Jane Cross — appointed April 19, 2018
- Nathaniel Timothy Hepburn — appointed June 16, 2021
- Philip Graham Dolling — appointed June 15, 2023
- Rhiannon Goddard — appointed April 19, 2018
- Sajida Carr — appointed June 16, 2021
- Sarah Duthie — appointed June 16, 2021