Ipswich Museum set to benefit from £200,000 educational grant

Ipswich Museum set to benefit from £200,000 educational grant

Ipswich Borough Council announces that the Clore Duffield Foundation has generously awarded a grant of £200,000 to The Friends of the Ipswich Museums (FoIM).

This funding is specifically for the development of a new learning space at Ipswich Museum, which will be officially named the Clore Learning Studio and significantly extend future educational facilities and programmes. It will also cover the enhancement of the courtyard access to the new learning space, and support towards travel costs for schools. This studio is set to become a cornerstone of the Museum’s educational outreach, providing a dedicated environment for innovative learning and engagement.

Richard Wilson, Chair FoIM, says:

“I’m delighted that the Clore Duffield Foundation have awarded us the full £200,000 we applied for. This not only secures essential resources for our educational programmes but reinforces our commitment to excellence.”

Councillor Carole Jones, Ipswich Borough Council Portfolio Holder for Planning and Museums, says:

“This is wonderful news for Ipswich and for the redevelopment of our much-loved Museum.  My thanks go to the Clore Duffield Foundation, and also to The Friends of the Ipswich Museums for – yet again – their success in getting this award, which will improve both education facilities in the new Museum and its external spaces.”

In addition to funding of £165,070 towards the Clore Learning Studio, the remainder of the funds will be allocated as follows:

  • £16,500 towards the development of a courtyard and mosaic, enhancing the Museum’s outdoor spaces for visitors.
  • £5,230 to reinstate the amphitheatre seating providing comfortable and accessible seating for outdoor events.
  • £1,200 for a railed enclosure around the courtyard, ensuring safety and accessibility for all visitors.
  • £12,000 towards supporting travel costs for schools, making it easier for students to visit and benefit from educational offerings.

For more information visit The Friends of the Ipswich Museums (FoIM).

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