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Butterfly Conservation is the UK charity dedicated to saving butterflies, moths and our natural environment. Half of the UK’s butterflies are now listed as endangered and larger moths have declined in abundance by 33% since 1968. Over 100,000 recorders collect data which is verified by around 200 volunteers with ecological expertise. With an increasing amount of data collected year-on-year, digital systems and volunteer roles are under strain. This project focused on supporting the UK’s evidence base of digitised butterfly and moth observations by improving systems and the volunteering experience.

The Archaeology Audience Network is a collaboration between archaeological organisations in England working to bring together, learn from and improve the use of audience data to achieve more meaningful impacts. The project explored existing archaeology audience data and worked with grassroots community organisations to develop new public and community archaeology activities that reflect the needs and interests of audiences; as well as to deliver training in gathering and using audience data, and to produce new best practice guidance on how to collect and apply audience data in future activity.

Lancashire’s Textile Treasures was a two-year collaborative project that used heritage textiles as a catalyst for engaging and upskilling local communities to become digital community curators for a new online Lancashire Textile Gallery. The project explored the cultural significance of textiles, learning from participants, creating connections, and drawing out personal, cultural, social and heritage-based stories.

First Choice Homes Oldham collaborated with local residents of the West Street Area in Coldhurst, Oldham, to create an online ‘place history’ platform to celebrate the 50-year period and beyond of two tower blocks: Summervale House and Crossbank House (1975 – 2022). This digital community project created a digital archive with a focus on time; enabling the local community to collaboratively research and share their local heritage while building their digital skills.

This guide explores the concept of open innovation and considers, with examples, how organisations in the cultural sector have maximised the mutual benefits of sharing knowledge and resources.

This resource offers advice and guidance on the most effective digital tools and methods for supporting remote or hybrid working patterns. It explores useful tips for managers supporting remote workers and the technology available to improve in areas such as communication, scheduling and project management. It also highlights some key security considerations when working in this manner.