Advisory
We provide independent specialist advice, collections stewardship assessments and project management for museums, galleries, libraries, archives and historic houses.
We help heritage organisations review collections management and care, assess risks, establish priorities, and plan and deliver collections projects.
Our approach recognises that effective collections stewardship depends on the people responsible for it. We consider professional standards alongside practical realities, including available skills, resources, workloads and competing responsibilities.
Our services
Collections Stewardship & Independent Reviews
Comprehensive assessments of collections management, conservation and care, alongside focused reviews of policies, professional practices, staffing, capacity and priorities. Practical advice to support informed decisions and sustainable collections stewardship.
Conservation and Collections Care Projects
Planning, management and coordination of conservation and collections care projects, including collections relocations, storage development, rehousing and recovery programmes.
Emergency Management for Collections
Preparedness assessments, emergency plans and exercises, together with specialist advice, recovery planning and project coordination following an incident.
Risk Management and Prioritisation
Assessing risks to collections, comparing realistic options and helping organisations prioritise action and investment.
Tailored Training and Capability Development
Training, facilitated discussion and practical exercises designed around your organisation’s collections, staff responsibilities and development needs. For public courses, seminars and webinars, see Professional Development.
Discus your needs
If you would like to discuss a collections care challenge or planned project, please contact Andor at andor@heritagecollectioncare.com to arrange a free 30-minute initial discussion about your situation and the support you need.