Members of The Heritage Alliance will have received an invitation to this year’s virtual AGM in their inboxes this week. Our AGM will be happening on 11 February and is happening separately from Heritage Day this year. Heritage Day will be taking place over the mornings of 24th and …
Future of Transport: Rural Strategy
The Department for Transport has launch a Call for Evidence on the ‘Future of Transport: Rural Strategy’. The government is seeking views on their assessment of mobility trends in rural areas and the approach they could take to influence these trends to the benefit of …
Call for Evidence and Good Practice on In-Work Progression
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a ‘Call for Evidence and Good Practice on In-Work Progression’. The consultation asks for views on barriers to progression, the benefit of nurturing talent, the role of Jobcentres and how to embed a culture of lifelong learning. …
Disability History Month
The theme for United Kingdom Disability History Month (UKDHM) 2020 – running from 18 November to 18 December 2020 – is Access: How far have we come? How far have we to go? Resources are available for this year, as well as for all previous years back to …
Seeking Support for Hostels
Hostels has been one sector of the tourism industry that has been particularly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the nature of shared accommodation and facilities. Hostelling has also been impacted by the fall in the youth and school travel markets, with an over …
60% of UK Galleries and Museums Worried For Survival
New research from Art Fund has revealed that 60 percent of galleries and museums in the UK are worried they will never reopen after having to close earlier this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Read the full press release here). The charity has launched ‘Together for …
Environment Bill
The Environment Bill is scheduled to report to the House of Commons on 2 December 2020. We continue to advocate for some small changes to the legislations to include the historic environment in the provisions for the Bill. You can see our latest briefing on …
Grants from AIM
A reminder of the grants still available from AIM: Tackling Inequalities Hallmarks Grants (grants of up to £10,000 for accredited museums) Express your interest for AIM Biffa Award History Makers (receive up to £75,000 to tell the story of your historical figure – until 14 December) AIM Pilgrim …
‘Steps to Sustainability’ – Open For Applications
This National Lottery Heritage Fund opportunity will provide a pathway for 60 heritage organisations across the UK to be ambitious, forward-thinking and deliver exciting new projects. Participants will bring a business idea to the programme which they will have the opportunity to develop throughout the duration of …
Thriving Communities Fund
Arts Council England (ACE), the National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) and partners have teamed up to launch a new £1.4m fund, which is open to heritage organisations. The Fund is designed to increase social connectedness, and help communities cope with the impact of COVID-19. …
National Lottery Grants for Heritage
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has resumed accepting small and medium project funding applications for it’s Grants for Heritage programme and launched an interest-free loans pilot. The project funding – for grants between £3,000 to £100,000 – will provide financial assistance for organisations working with …
Here For Culture
DCMS has brought together a range of innovative arts, culture, heritage and film resources and events that can be experienced from home as part of the #HereForCulture campaign.