Historic England is asking the public to share their knowledge of England’s secret, unknown and forgotten memorials. Historic England wants photographs and information about lesser-known memorials, and those that are well-loved by small groups or communities but unknown nationally. It is also looking for rituals …
National Trust exhibition celebrates the women’s suffrage anniversary in partnership with National Portrait Gallery
To mark the centenary of the People’s Representation Act which gave some women the right to vote, the National Trust is partnering with the National Portrait Gallery for a touring exhibition to three Trust places. The Workhouse, Nottinghamshire , 29 April – 22 July 2018 …
Community managed libraries: good practice toolkit
The Libraries Taskforce (with contributions from community managed libraries) has produced a good practice guide for people who are running or considering establishing community libraries, many of which will be heritage assets.
Donations to charity hit £10.3bn in 2017
Charities in the UK received more than £10bn worth of donations during 2017, despite the fact that the number of people giving actually fell, according to the Charities Aid Foundation. The UK Giving report, published by CAF, showed that the total amount given to charity …
Grimsby Ice Factory one of Europe’s 7 Most Endangered heritage sites
Europa Nostra [Alliance member] and the European Investment Bank Institute have announced the most threatened heritage sites in Europe for 2018: the Post-Byzantine Churches in Voskopoja and Vithkuqi in Albania, the Historic Centre of Vienna in Austria, the Buzludzha Monument in Bulgaria, the David Gareji …
C20 Conservation Areas report published
The C20 Society has just published a report on C20 Conservation Areas. Sadly, much valuable and interesting post-war development is being demolished or heavily altered, with little or no regard to its heritage significance. The Society has become increasingly aware of the potential benefits conservation …
New £27 million scheme to help improve the country’s waterways
A new £27 million scheme to improve the water environment across England has been jointly launched today by Defra, Natural England and the Environment Agency. The Water Environment Grant scheme will provide £9 million each year over the next three years to applicants applying for …
Green Brexit: a new era for farming, fishing and the environment
Environment Secretary Michael Gove spoke at Prosperity UK about protecting our environment outside the European Union at which he stated, among other things, his commitment to reforming CAP post-Brexit.
New Gift Aid research
The Charity Tax Group has highlighted new research on Gift Aid commissioned by HMRC which has found that there is an opportunity to reduce Gift Aid claims among ineligible donors and increase Gift Aid claims among eligible donors by improving knowledge. Full details can be …
Revised Green Book Guidance published
Historic England has noted that HM Treasury has released a revised Green Book guidance for economic appraisal. The Green Book, is a powerful document used to guide economic appraisals and investment in the UK. For example, all businesses cases and DfTs infrastructure investment nationally must …
Government commits to further support for neighbourhood planning
A £23 million fund – being delivered by Locality and Groundwork – will help local groups to develop a neighbourhood plan. These plans give local people a say in the development of their area, including where homes, schools and businesses should be built, how they …
Spring statement
The Chancellor has given his Spring Statement. Of most interest from a heritage perspective were his statements on training: ‘As our economy changes, we must ensure people have the skills they need to seize the opportunities ahead. So we’ve committed over £500 million a year …