CULTURAL venues in Coventry have received a funding boost.
The charitable trust Culture Coventry has secured a £384,000 grant from Arts Council England’s Museum Renewal Fund.
The investment will help the organisation develop its programming, improve sustainability and evolve its business models.
The funding – a share of the government’s £20million Museum Renewal Fund to support the long-term futures of museums nationwide – will ensure venues such as the Herbert Art Gallery and Museum continue to inspire and engage communities for years to come.
Culture Coventry, which was established in 2013, also manages the Coventry Transport Museum and the Lunt Roman Fort.
Marguerite Nugent, Cultural Director at CV Life, of which Culture Coventry is part, said: “This is fantastic news for Coventry’s museums. The funding provides a welcome boost for the teams working hard to bring cultural experiences to the widest possible audiences across the city.
“At a time when the sector in general faces widespread challenges, it will play an important role in the development of new and innovative programmes in support of a sustainable future for our museums here in Coventry, so that we can continue to provide groundbreaking, engaging access to culture for residents and visitors alike.”
Liz Johnson, Midlands Area Director at Arts Council England, said the Museum Renewal Fund aimed to help museums become more financially resilient so they can be enjoyed by their communities for years to come.
She added: “Museums can inspire, empower and enrich people’s lives.
“We’re pleased to be supporting Culture Coventry with £384,000 to make improvements across their three venues, including re-displaying the city’s natural history collections and further repositioning The Herbert as a creative hub.”
The Museum Renewal Fund is part of the £270million Arts Everywhere Fund, announced in February 2025 as part of the government’s Plan for Change to support economic growth and increase opportunities nationwide.
