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Helping museums in the East Midlands to serve the public better
Membership Info
What is EMMS?
EMMS is an important forum for all museums and heritage organisations in the East Midlands.
EMMS works in close collaboration with MLA and Renaissance East Midlands, as the East Midlands Museums Partnership, to ensure that the needs and aspirations of all museums, large and small, are considered. EMMS also works closely with the Midlands Federation of Museums & Galleries, and the regional domain bodies for libraries and archives.
Who can join?
Membership of EMMS is open to every museum in the region, organisations involved in cultural heritage, and individuals.
How can we join?
To join EMMS, please complete the application form and return it to the address below. Cheques should be made payable to 'East Midlands Museum Service'.
What are the benefits?
- Regular communications and news-updates
- Advocacy and representation
- Networking, skill sharing and support
- Company Meetings with a specific focus or current topic and guest speakers
- Elected Members’ Panel - briefing events for portfolio holders, elected members and trustees
- Practitioners’ Panel - briefing and discussion meetings for museum staff and volunteers
- Front of House Network - training and support for frontline staff
- Museum-specific training courses on care, conservation and collection topics
- Participation in the REDS (Regional Emergencies & Disaster Support) Service, with support for emergency planning and disaster recovery
- Marketing for your organisation on the EmmS website.
How much does it cost?
Annual subscriptions are based on membership category, and/or annual turnover:
Associate Membership
| Type | Current rates 2010/11 | New rates 2011/12 |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals | £ 33 | £ 33 |
| Universities/organisations | £ 144 | £ 145 |
| Regional bodies with collections | £ 388 | £ 390 |
Museum Membership
All Independent and Local Authority Museum Services.
| Core Operating Expenditure | Current rates 2010/11 | New rates 2011/12 |
|---|---|---|
| Below £5,000 | £ 33 | £ 33 |
| £5,001 - £15,000 | £ 50 | £ 50 |
| £15,001 - £25,000 | £ 67 | £ 67 |
| £25,001 - £35,000 | £ 83 | £ 84 |
| £35,001 - £45,000 | £ 100 | £ 100 |
| £45,001 - £55,000 | £ 116 | £ 117 |
| £55,001 - £65,000 | £ 133 | £ 134 |
| £65,001 - £75,000 | £ 166 | £ 167 |
| £75,001 - £85,000 | £ 222 | £ 223 |
| £85,001 - £100,000 | £ 277 | £ 279 |
| £100,001 - £200,000 | £ 388 | £ 390 (Capping level – Independent museums & borough/district LAs) |
| £200,001 - £300,000 | £ 555 | £ 557 |
| £300,001 - £500,000 | £ 832 | £ 836 |
| £500,001 - £750,000 | £ 1,109 | £ 1,115 |
| £750,001 - £1 million | £ 1,664 | £ 1,672 (Capping level - Unitary Las) |
| £ 1,000,001 - £ 2.5 million | £ 2,773 | £ 2,787 |
| £ 2,500,001 plus | £ 3,327 | £ 3,344 (Capping level - County LAs) |
Supporting Local Authority Members
| Type | Current rates 2010/11 | New rates 2011/12 |
|---|---|---|
| County | £ 1,275 | £ 1,282 |
| District/Unitary | £ 144 | £ 145 |
Members joining during the year pay the appropriate proportion of the annual subscription.
Please use the form above or email us at emms@emms.org.uk