Environmental Risks and Management Workshop Series

We invite you to take part in the second cohort of this programme exploring the impact of climate on museum buildings and collections, how you can mitigate against risks, to plan and advocate for action.  The Expression of Interest is now open with a closing date of 3 July.

The programme is delivered in partnership with Mortice Consulting and sessions will run from September to December 2026. They will cover:

Introductory Session, 17 September 2026, 10-11am    
During this session, delegates will get the opportunity to:

• Introduce themselves, share their priorities, challenges and experiences
• Hear more about the programme and the independent learning we will encourage you to do between sessions

Session 1: Future Preparedness – Climate Impact & Our Museums, 17 September 2026, 2-4pm 
This session will cover:

• How the changing climate is impacting museums
• Current and potential risks and impacts to buildings, estates, collections and operations
• Relevant tools available to understand current and future risks

Session 2: Future Preparedness – Climate Impact Response, 15 October 2026, 2-4pm
This session will cover:

• How we can mitigate through action
• Explore approaches to mitigating climate change
• Buildings and heritage fabric mitigations and risks

Session 3: Future Preparedness – Process and planning, 19 November 2026, 2-4pm 
This session will cover:

• How we can adapt and plan for our climate futures
• Processes and planning
• Discuss disaster preparedness and business continuity
• Fundraising and advocacy

Session 4: Future Preparedness – Our Future, 10 December 2026, 2-4pm 
This session will cover:

• Stakeholder engagement
• Funding and Budget planning
• Planning and prioritisation

Cohort Catch-up: 28 January 2027, 2-3pm 

During this session, you will get the opportunity to:

• Catch-up with fellow participants
• Hear and share successes, challenges and progress you have made following the programme

The Future Preparedness Programme is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to design a programme to support museums in the north of England to respond to and prepare for climate disruptions through a series of workshops, bespoke support, events and a funding opportunity.