Registered Charity No Saving Dorset’s Disappearing History Carola Campbell Sam Johnston

Registered Charity No  DAT – successor body to Friends of Dorset’s Archives  Shift in political and financial landscape  Key objects of DAT are closely linked and complement DHC’s strategic priorities

Registered Charity No Our key object is to promote the preservation, accessibility and understanding of Dorset’s archival Heritage  Fundraising  Collections Development  Advocacy 6/06/20143Saving Dorset's Disappearing History

Registered Charity No About the DAT Organisation  The Board is a new team My background The rest of the Team  A small and doing community  Every board member has a main focus  Filling the skills gap is a work in progress  The power of the patron & the president 6/06/20144Saving Dorset's Disappearing History

Registered Charity No DAT’s Strategy & Approach  Align our activities to the History Centre’s plans, needs and geographic reach  Fundraising projects must be compelling & fit a range of wallets Sponsor a Box for £10 Emergency Purchase Fund History Centre’s major & key projects  Event Programme Designed to reflect the History Centre’s Collections A fun evening/day out for our membership 6/06/20145Saving Dorset's Disappearing History

Registered Charity No  DAT role – hosting events and supporting volunteers

Registered Charity No DAT’s Strategy & Approach (cont’d)  Proactively apply for grants in support of DHC projects  Active communication with members via all channels Post &Telephone Internet & Social Media  Moving Forward Develop a focus on learning and outreach Closer ties with other organisations 6/06/20147Saving Dorset's Disappearing History

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Cooper-Dean archive project – DAT contribution

Registered Charity No The HLF Catalyst Project and its goals:  Develop fundraising & membership growth strategies  Grow entrepreneurial and communication skills  Design and acquire communication & marketing material and tools, including updating our website  Analysis of the local and National funding landscape to help develop a more focused strategy.  Develop partnerships with other organisations 6/06/201410Saving Dorset's Disappearing History

Registered Charity No Plans for :  Attract more members & supporters  Raise significant funds for Bankes Project through grants & events  Try to reach the £10k target for the Emergency Fund  Launch the history competition in the local schools  Continue to implement the Catalyst recommendations 6/06/201411Saving Dorset's Disappearing History

Registered Charity No Bankes of Kingston Lacy – HLF funded project

Registered Charity No  DAT role – raising the profile of the project

Registered Charity No Conclusions  Increasingly competitive funding environment  Service capacity shrinking so charitable support ever more important  Fundraise for specifics – people know where their money is spent  Target efforts to ensure maximum return  Hybrid approach – service and Trust aligned  Non-cash benefits - Political/public profile assisted by volunteer effort