Planning the Future of Heritage in Chester

CMHS is looking carefully at how we can protect what matters today while building a sustainable future for the Society, its properties, collections and role in our community.

The Future Governance and Sustainability Working Group is examining the evidence, considering options and listening to the community. No final model has been decided.

Our Plan

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Protect what Matters

Preserve CMHS's heritage assets, collections, stories, properties and community role.

BUILD FOR THE FUTURE

Explore a sustainable operating model that can serve future generations.

MAKE EVIDENCE-BASED DECISIONS

Understand the facts, costs, opportunities and risks before recommending change.

The 7 Decision Gates

Legal & Assets

Operating Baseline

Services & Staffing

Government & Partners

Funding Readiness

Governance Readiness

Board Decision & Next Steps

We are following the evidence.

Each stage builds on the one before it. A later decision will not be made until the information needed from the earlier stages is sufficiently developed.

What We're Studying

Our Operations

How CMHS currently operates, what it costs, where the risks are and what will be required in the future.

People & Services

What work should remain volunteer-led, where professional expertise may be needed and what level of service CMHS should provide.

Funding & Partnerships

How municipal, provincial and federal support, memberships, donations, fundraising, partnerships and earned revenue might contribute to a sustainable model.