Impacts of changes to local authority funding on small to medium heritage organisations

A rapid evidence review of the impact that increased budgetary pressures on local authorities can have on small to medium heritage sector organisations.

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Impacts of changes to local authority funding on small to medium heritage organisations

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This rapid evidence review has been commissioned to gather case study evidence of the impact that increased budgetary pressures on local authorities can have on small to medium heritage sector organisations. In particular, the research sought to understand levels of support, dependency, impact to communities, mitigating strategies, business model, and the funding lifecycle.

The report's findings are based on a case study review of small-medium heritage organisations within West Yorkshire Combined Authority, and a literature review of 40 peer-reviewed studies to assess how local and combined authority budget pressures have affected the heritage sector.

This research was developed and produced according to the authors' hypotheses and methods. The research undertaken, subsequent findings and recommendations in this report do not represent UK government views or policy.

The report authors are Dr Tamara West and Professor Rafaela Neiva Ganga.