Identity area
Type of entity
Authorized form of name
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- York Museums Trust; 2002-present
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Description area
Dates of existence
History
Created in 2002 as a charitable trust to run York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum and Gardens and York St Mary's. The buildings and collections remain the property of the council, who also provide part of the funding. Carried out various refurbishment and development work, and achieved growth in visitor numbers.
Independent to council but contractual arrangement for delivering service using council assets.
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Functions, occupations and activities
Managing the Art Gallery, Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum and Gardens and St Mary's. Responsible for collections and service development. Educational and leisure outreach work.
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General context
Created in 2002 as a charitable trust to run York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum, Yorkshire Museum and Gardens and York St Mary's. The buildings and collections remain the property of the council, who also provide part of the funding. Carried out various refurbishment and development work, and achieved growth in visitor numbers.
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Control area
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Rules and/or conventions used
International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa