The scheme is overseen by the Accreditation committee, senior museum and gallery professionals with knowledge and expertise relating to museums of all types throughout the UK.

Half of the committee membership is appointed through open recruitment, and half is appointed in consultation with the Museums Association, the Association of Independent Museums, CyMAL: Museums Archives Libraries Wales (a division of the Welsh Government), Museums Galleries Scotland and the Northern Ireland Museums Council.

The current membership of the committee is:

Jane Arthur: Museums and heritage consultant
Steve Garland: Museums and heritage consultant
Diane Gwilt: Head of Collection Care and Access Projects, Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museums Wales
Jane Hubbard: Museums Service Manager, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council Museum Service
Mike King: Curator, Down County Museum
Christine Rew: Art Gallery & Museums Manager, Aberdeen Art Gallery & Museums
Rachael Rogers: Curator, Abergavenny Museum
Sarah Staniforth: Museums and Collections Director, The National Trust
Robert Taylor: Museums and heritage consultant
Rhian Tritton: Director of Museum and Educational Services, ss Great Britain
Emma Varnam: Head of Museums and Galleries, Tameside Museums and Galleries Service

Canvassing

Members of the Accreditation committee should not be contacted by museums regarding applications for Accreditation Status, or any activity necessary to meet any specific requirements attached to an award.