In this Heritage Lottery Fund annual research review, key information from a range of external relevant research reports is presented. Structured around the values and benefits of heritage, you’ll find topics such as public attitude towards heritage, quality of experience, and social and economic impact.
Liverpool hosted the European Capital of Culture in 2008. This report seeks to explore the impact of being a Liverpool 08 volunteer, in particular the ways in which being involved affected their cultural interests and levels of participation in cultural activity. It explores whether volunteers’ personal aspirations have been met, and what changes they have … Read more
Following a commitment by the Secretary of State for Culture in 2001, all national museums and galleries who had been charging for admission returned to a free entry system. MORI had worked for many years with a number of national institutions, conducting surveys among visitors, potential visitors, friends, and other stakeholder audiences. This research report … Read more
Make a strong case for your organisation with key facts about the economic impact of museums and galleries in this handy guide.
Considers how cultural sector business models will develop in response to the changing roles of the expert, the market and the public in the current cultural landscape. This article provides two viewpoints on the role that arts marketing professionals have in comprehending and delivering public value. John Holden explores the need to understand value from … Read more
Learn how the Barbican’s marketing director, working together with the artistic director and financial director, created a Value Framework model for the venue. Designed to assess artistic projects across a variety of measures, some financial, some relating to audience development, some relating to environmental issues, this model enabled the Barbican to attach a real value … Read more
This booklet takes look at the work of Liverpool Arts Regeneration Consortium (LARC) in North Liverpool and how the various organisations involved are impacting on the life of the residents through engagement in the arts. It reveals how, within the framework of Liverpool’s 2010 Year of Health and Wellbeing; the arts can make a distinct … Read more
This report presents research into the impact Lottery funding of good causes – including arts and culture projects – has had in the 15 years since it was established. It covers such regeneration, the economy, natural environment, employment and enterprise, visitor activities, stronger communities, health and well-being. It concludes “strip away all the projects that … Read more
This overview explains what and economic impact study is, what it measures, and the benefits and drawbacks of the model in evidencing the value of the arts and cultural sectors – useful for fundraisers, development professionals and in advocacy. It explains terminology and what to watch out for if commissioning a study.
This report presents a broad and detailed analysis of the impact of the press on the City of Liverpool and analyses developments in the repositioning of Liverpool as a ‘world class’ city in the context of its nomination as European Capital of Culture (ECoC). The report covers UK national press coverage that refers to Liverpool … Read more