Stronger Boards connects museum trustees to share challenges, build networks, and develop strategic solutions across the Midlands.
About this event
Stronger Boards: being part of a museum’s board of trustees is a unique privilege and one that comes with challenges and expectations. For those fitting trusteeship in and around their lives outside of museums, it can be isolating too.
In 2026, the Stronger Boards programme will bring trustees and those working with trustees together to confront those challenges, finding pathways to the right strategic choices for your organisations, sharing learning and experiences, and building a supportive sector network within the Midlands.
Stronger Boards in November. Following on from our popular trustee induction event in September, we will be using the November session to follow up on the topic of trustee training and skills. Within the peer cohort, we'll be asking; ‘what are the skills gaps within our organisation, and how can we fill them?’ You'll be able to discuss the impact of skills audits, additional training and where you resource expert support when needed with the network.
Stronger Boards sessions are always confidential and designed for participants to share experiences and learning with peers from the sector. Questions are encouraged and curiosity welcome!
Please note that the session will be held via Zoom and will not be recorded.
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This event supports the Arts Council England Inclusivity and Relevance Investment Principle
About the trainer
The session will be facilitated by Tonia Collett, a museum professional, who has been working within the sector for over twenty years, including as a trustee.
Accessibility
This event will be auto-captioned through Zoom. If you would benefit from any other form of access support, including live captioning, please answer ‘yes’ to the access requirements question on the booking form and email the MDM team as early as possible stating the support you require.
All participants will receive an email containing a Zoom link to the training prior to the event. The email will be sent to the email address used for booking. If you have not received an email the day before the event please contact us.
Important Information
https://mdmidlands.org.uk/code-of-conduct
https://mdmidlands.org.uk/booking-terms-and-conditions
Contact Us
If you need any further information or would like to speak to a member of the team please contact us:
Enquiries@mdmidlands.org.uk
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