Boscombe Down Aviation Collection awarded a Government grant from Culture Recovery Fund

Monday, 24 May 2021 01:00

The National Heritage Memorial Fund is distributing this government funding in partnership with Historic England, based on criteria set by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). The programme was established to safeguard cultural and heritage organisations across England from the economic impact of COVID-19.

Boscombe Down Aviation Collection has been awarded a grant of up to £14,100

The Collection has been awarded the funding to ensure the survival and ongoing investment into the Collection which houses a number of exhibits of national importance.

This will also enable the team to continue to expand various displays and introduce a digital outreach strategy to keep the history of aviation in the Wessex Area at the forefront of people's minds.

Boscombe Down Aviation Collection Project Director Sqn Ldr John Sharpe said, "Boscombe Down Aviation Collection has received another very welcome grant from the Cultural Recovery Fund, this time for £14,100. This is excellent news as it provides a vital contribution towards our efforts to ensure the financial sustainability and therefore survival, of the Collection. Boscombe Down Aviation Collection already plays a major part in the aviation heritage world. Consequently, financial assistance at this very difficult time is essential if we are to ensure the availability of historic aviation artefacts for future generations."

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