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Eden Camp Recieves £238k From The Culture Recovery Fund

Friday, 9 October 2020 07:03

It's one of 455 heritage sites in England getting a share of more than £100m

Following a detailed application process, Eden Camp has been awarded the sum of £238,800 to keep the museum going. The museum says the  much-needed funding will allow it to continue operating and start repair works, building projects, and modernise the way in which the museum engages with its visitors.

One of the main projects that can now go ahead thanks the Heritage Fund, is the upgrade of their washroom facilities. The plans have been in place since before the Museum was shut back in March, and due to the lockdown, much needed renovations were delayed. The new design will bring in more efficient facilities, providing a greener energy output. The Museum is also installing an accessible changing room with a changing bed and hoist to ensure all visitors that come through the gate are well looked after and catered for.

The Museum is also launching a digital project to move the extensive, and currently hidden from view, archives online for visitors to view from all over the world. It involves a giant leap forward in technological development for the Museum; and has also opened up the opportunity for a new Graduate full-time position within the archive department.

Museum’s Financial Director, Howard Johnson said

“This award has come at a crucial time for the Museum, and we are grateful to receive such a large amount of funds in such a difficult time,” 

“It will enable us to conduct essential repairs and building work over the Winter period without starving us of sufficient cashflow to keep up the operations and restoration of the vehicles and assets on site. We are dedicated to preserving the heritage and history of such a unique site, and it is a pleasure to say we will continue for years to come.”

"The funding awarded to the Museum from the Heritage Fund is fantastic news, especially when many other grant avenues were closed to a private family-run business. The funds will be put to great use and ensure the heritage and memories of such a unique site can carry on many years to come."

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