Purpose

Arts Council England has extended its funding
period for National Portfolio Organisations (NPOs) by one year, to
31 March 2027. The Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
(RAMM) is an Exeter City Council service and currently an NPO. It
is submitting its draft business plan for the extension year, for
endorsement by the Council.

Content

Agreed:
 
RECOMMENDED
that Council:-
 
(1) endorse the Royal Albert
Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) Business Plan;
(2) grant delegated authority
to the Strategic Director for Place, in consultation with the
Portfolio Holder for Arts, Culture & Tourism, to apply to Arts
Council England for the additional year’s funding (2026-27);
and
(3) authorise the Council to
enter into the 2026-27 funding agreement with Arts Council England,
should the application for funding be successful.
 
Reason for Decision: As set
out in the report.