The National Manuscripts Conservation Trust, aka NMCT

Grants for manuscript conservation! Regional and specialist archives, libraries, museums (not nationals) in UK can apply to NMCT for a conservation grant ranging from £500-£20,000 and up to 100% of cost if necessary. Next deadline 1 April (decision mid June) - more info here: www.nmct.co.uk/apply

Delighted we could support this project: a very important collection conserved and an excellent- and terrifically successful training opportunity. A really brilliant project!

Great stuff! We're currently funding the conservation of a 3/4-century CE parchment codex of Homer's Odyssey @thejohnrylands.bsky.social. A multi-disciplinary team is analysing, imaging, conserving & curating the manuscript - the new techniques being developed will be widely shared.

This part-time, 12-month, post of Assistant Conservator at the wonderful Hampshire Archives was made possible by NMCT's grant for the conservation of the Winchester Cathedral rolls. A great opportunity to work on a fascinating collection. careers.newjob.org.uk/HCC/job/Winc...

*JOB KLAXON* Scroll down this link to find a great opportunity: a full-time book and paper conservator post at Nottingham Archives! isw.changeworknow.co.uk/inspire_cult...

Delighted to have enabled Dorset History Centre to acquire this Royal inspeximus charter of Edward II (1284-1327), 1313 relating to Forde Abbey, Dorset. A rare document and an important addition to the collections. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

And thank you from @thenmct.bsky.social too! Our annual report also features all conservation grants last year and has a focus on long term benefits plus some of our partnerships that greatly increase what we can achieve. Our AR is a stunner too! (admittedly thanks to the same brilliant designer)

📣 We're hiring: Conservator (AKII) 2-year fixed-term contract Join the National Library of Ireland to help conserve nationally significant collections, including parchment, manuscripts and early printed works relating to the Normans in Ireland. ⭐ Info + #apply by 31 July: https://ow.ly/X9Op50ZkZKj

Conserved thanks to a grant from @thenmct.bsky.social !

The new Book & Paper Conservation programme at @glasgow.ac.uk's Kelvin Centre has got off to a great start. As it's the first year there are just 4 students, numbers will increase in future years. Here's a blog from them about their first semester. iconscotland.wordpress.com/2026/02/24/b...

Great blog highlighting Jiwon Jeong's work on on 2 NMCT-funded projects. Jiwon, new graduate from the Cardiff was employed as Project Conservator at @newalesarchives.bsky.social on the projects. The one for @gladlib.bsky.social is complete & this 2nd soon will be. archives.wales/2025/11/29/b...

Together, our consortium is already funding conservation interns in manuscripts, musical instruments, horology & scientific instruments and industrial heritage. Modern materials & tapestry will start this year. Any funders out there want to join our consortium and help make a real difference?

We are part of a consortium funding conservation internships, others are Pilgrim,Swire, Radcliffe, Anna Plowden and Idlewild and Julia Rausing Trusts. Currently calling for EOIs from those interested in hosting the tapestry conservation internship. See www.icon.org.uk/resource/cal...

A recording from our FNL Briefing on AIL & the Cultural Gifts Scheme is available now! 1.5hrs long & packed with info. and advice. Main speakers: Anastasia Tennant, Joan Winterkorn and @camlibresearch.bsky.social. Thanks to @rluk.ac.uk for making it possible. www.fnl.org.uk/resources/fn...

There's still time to sign up for this event - all you need to know about AIL and the Cultural Gifts Scheme!!

The Bury Psalter was conserved thanks to a grant from @thenmct.bsky.social !

Delighted that we were able to award a grant to fund the conservation of the wonderful Bury Psalter.

*JOBS KLAXON* - a fantastic opportunity to work on the NMCT-funded project to conserve Winchester Cathedral account and court rolls, late 13th century to c1540 at the terrific Hampshire Archives. Spread the word! careers.newjob.org.uk/HCC/job/Winc...

Sign up for our FNL Briefing (free, online) on March 11 on Acceptance in Lieu, the Cultural Gifts Scheme & Private Treaty Sales. Speakers include Anastasia Tennant, Mark Purcell & Joan Winterkorn (huge thanks to @rluk.ac.uk for helping make this possible) www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fnl-briefi...

Thanks to our 2020 grant @uonlibraries.bsky.social conserved the collection of Thos. Hine, Nottingham Architect, dating from 17C-19C. The collection was too fragile for access but it's now been digitised & the online catalogue was just launched! mss-cat.nottingham.ac.uk/Calmview/

Several years ago, @thenmct.bsky.social gave a conservation grant to Conwy Archives for conservation of 150+ Foulkes cinema plans from the 1930s. In many cases the plans (together with occasional photographs and job files also in the collection) represent all that survives of the buildings.

Christopher de Hamel, expert in medieval manuscripts, gave a 'magnificent' lecture this week on the 13th-century Sarum Master Bible. The packed lecture was at @salisburycathedral.bsky.social, to which FNL donated the Bible last year. The Bible is on display in the Cathedral until 2nd November.

Watch this excellent video of the conservation of a letter by Sir Joseph Banks, 1773. NMCT gave a grant to @josephbankssociety.bsky.social to make this possible; Yeaseul Jung was the conservator (and filmmaker). vimeo.com/1129479950?f...

*Jobs klaxon* A fantastic opportunity to train future generations of book & paper conservators and be part of the dynamic team at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social's Kelvin Centre for Conservation & Cultural Heritage Research. www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...

Work on the William Burges plans & drawings of Cardiff Castle and Castell Coch continues in our conservation studio This is a ground plan of the castle, showing the site, along with the canal and dock feeder beyond the outer castle walls Thanks to the @thenmct.bsky.social for supporting this work

Delighted to be supporting the conservation of this amazing archive!

📣 Have you ever wondered what our Conservation Team get up to? Or how we look after our 100km of records? Join our behind the scenes tour of the Conservation Studio at The London Archives next week! 📅 2pm Thursday 19 June Book tickets below 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-visit-to... #archives

Want to bid but your archive/library lacks the funds? Don't forget that you can apply to us for an acquisition grant and we can make speedy decisions!

NMCT Trustee, Victoria Stevens ACR @tinmillpress.bsky.social, will be contributing to the conservation programme at the ARA Conference in August: @araukie.bsky.social @araconference.bsky.social She can tell you all about @thenmct.bsky.social's conservation grants so seek her out!

JOB KLAXON! A great opportunity to lead the exciting new MPhil Books and Archival Materials Conservation programme at the Kelvin Centre @uofglasgow.bsky.social which also offers MPhil Textile Conservation. www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...

…and in 2008 we helped @uorspeccoll.bsky.social acquire the Knowlson/Samuel Beckett Collection! grants.fnl.org.uk/knowlsonsamu...

JOB KLAXON! A great opportunity to lead the exciting new MPhil Books and Archival Materials Conservation programme at the Kelvin Centre @uofglasgow.bsky.social which also offers MPhil Textile Conservation. www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...

Internship opportunity! We & 5 others Pilgrim, Radcliffe, Idlewild, Anna Plowden, and Julia Rausing Trusts are funding a no. of internships. The first, a Manuscripts Conservation Internship - is advertised today! Spread the word!! www.jobs.london.ac.uk/Job/JobDetai...

We're looking for a new Conservator to join our team! This is a crucial part of our work as an archive, and we need someone who can physically maintain our fantastic history. Interested? Find out more information and apply at the link below. jobs.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/job_detail/3...

*Apply now* for acquisition grants for rare books, mss, archives, fine bindings etc. UK's national, regional, local and specialist collecting institutions are eligible. Next trustees' meeting is soon, so apply now if you have an acquisition in your sights & need support. www.fnl.org.uk/apply

The annual UK Archive Sector Survey closes in 3 weeks’ time! #UKarchives Why do we ask you to take part? Read our findings from the 2024 survey, and the interventions we’ve made since: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec... Link to survey 👇 www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

Very pleased that @thenmct.bsky.social was able to support a previous conservation project with a grant!

Don’t forget the conservation grants that are available from @thenmct.bsky.social . Our 2025 deadlines are 1 April and 1 October.

The newly acquired one having been bought with the help of FNL!

Looking forward to more Conservation exchanges during 2025 📚 @thenmct.bsky.social @bodleianlibraries.bsky.social @theul.bsky.social

An early Christmas present for Salisbury Cathedral! @thefnl.bsky.social has donated the 13th-century Sarum Master Bible to the Cathedral following a successful campaign to raise £90,000 which was supported by many generous donors including 160+ members of the public. Happy Christmas!

Delighted that @thefnl.bsky.social was able award a grant towards this major acquisition. The St Andrews Chronicle comprises two separate manuscripts on paper, dating respectively to c. 1511 and c. 1526, bound together in a rare early Scottish binding.

three and a half years ago we didn’t even *have* an archive catalogue 🥹🥳

And here's the article.... drive.google.com/file/d/139OW...