Dana Andrew, executive director, Icom uk Funding for international travel: Why it is important and the impact for non-national museums UMG Conference, Cambridge, 3 July 2018 Dana Andrew, executive director, Icom uk @UK_ICOM @dana_museums

ICOM UK ICOM UK, the only museum association in the UK dedicated to international work, connects you to the global museum community, the issues that affect it and professional colleagues worldwide. 119 National Committees 30 International Committees (subject specialist groups) ICOM General Secretariat based in Paris

Why is funding for international travel necessary? Difficult to secure from core funding Face-to-face meetings are key for building trust Opens up travel for staff at all levels International is one of nine priority areas in the Mendoza Review Reduced funding options post-Brexit?

ICOM UK travel grants awarded to date

Case studies http://uk.icom.museum/resources/case-studies/

ICOM UK – British Council Travel Grants Up to £1,500 per organisation for visits beyond Europe Up to £700 per organisation for visits within greater Europe Focus on mutually beneficial projects and partnerships with organisational impact Priority for non-national museums and those new to working internationally Open to non-ICOM UK members 50% of funding ring-fenced for visits to countries on the ODA list Guidelines and application form on the ICOM UK website Deadline for applications: 24 September 2018 (round 2)

Why can’t we give more money away?

Thank you! For further information visit the ICOM UK website: http://uk.icom.museum http://uk.icom.museum/about-us/bursaries/ Contact: Dana Andrew, Executive Director, uk.icom.museum@gmail.com