To approve the acceptance of a grant totalling £200,000 from the Clore Duffield Foundation to support the Hereford Museum & Art Gallery Redevelopment and adjust the capital programme accordingly.

This grant will support the creation of a Clore Learning Space in the newly redeveloped museum and gallery. The grant will support the development of a dedicated learning facility, enabling the delivery of high-quality educational and community programming, aligned with the council's strategic priorities for cultural engagement, diversity, and lifelong learning.

The Clore Learning Space will provide a modern, accessible environment to serve schools, community groups, and visitors, with a particular focus on disadvantaged and rural communities. It will enhance skills development, wellbeing, and inclusion, contributing to Herefordshire’s cultural and economic growth.

This funding complements the wider redevelopment project, ensuring a sustainable and inclusive design while establishing the museum as a flagship cultural destination in the county. The grant secures a critical element of the project and reinforces the council’s commitment to enriching the lives of residents and visitors through arts, heritage, and learning.

The grant supports the creation of a high-quality learning space that will enhance educational opportunities and community engagement, ensuring more people can benefit from the redeveloped museum.

The funding supports the council’s commitment to improving access to arts and heritage, particularly for rural and disadvantaged communities, aligning with strategic priorities for inclusion and lifelong learning.