The Scheme recognises that organisations with Designated collections care for a significant part of England’s cultural heritage. It seeks to identify where those collections are held, in order to enhance our knowledge and understanding of England’s cultural assets.

Application Guidance Notes and the application form are available on the MLA website at

http://www.mla.gov.uk/website/programmes/designation/designation_scheme.

Those interested in applying are advised to contact their Regional Agency prior to submitting and application to MLA. For the West Midlands contact Paula Brikci, Tel: 0121 631 5814 Email:

The next two meetings are scheduled for 25 & 26 October 2006 and 14 & 15 February 2007. Applications received by Friday 11 August will be likely to be considered at the October meeting.