The Prince’s Foundation is looking to fill a new Fundraising Assistant post, working with the Fundraising and Development Manager, London. This is an entry level position, but some previous experience in writing fundraising applications and grant reporting would be preferred. This is a good opportunity …
Historic England: Heritage Apprenticeships Strategy & Delivery Manager
£31,408 pa + Benefits Permanent Location: The Engine House, Swindon, SN2 2EH Ref: 8520 Lead the heritage sector response to delivering vocational skills and career development opportunities focussing on apprenticeships. You will join our Capacity Building team, who coordinate a number of services and support …
New Executive President of Europa Nostra
Prof. Dr. Hermann Parzinger, the renowned German archaeologist, prehistorian and cultural heritage expert who is the President of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation, has been appointed as the new Executive President of Europa Nostra, acting on a voluntary basis. Founded in 1963, Europa Nostra is …
‘Hudson’s Heritage Guide 2018’
Visit Heritage has published the ‘Hudson’s Heritage Guide 2018’. Readers can explore Britain’s finest historic homes, gardens, castles, museums as well as places to stay and advice on the best places to visit for families, cycling, walking etc… in this guide.
Community Life Survey Focus on: Diversity
This report explores differences by gender, ethnicity, disability status, region, Index of Multiple Deprivation and age for key measures in collected in the 2016-17 Community Life Survey. The survey is a key evidence source on social cohesion, community engagement and social action. Chapter 3 which deals …
Information for libraries on applying for funding
The Government has published guidance for libraries on applying for funding. Many libraries will also be heritage assets.
Civic Voice publishes new resources to support communities to make the case for conservation areas
Civic Voice has called for communities to join the Big Conservation Conversation campaign by getting involved in the Big Conservation Conversation to help Civic Voice build up a richer picture of the state of the nation’s conservation areas. The call came at a Parliamentary meeting …
Create your own VR tour of a heritage attraction
Google Tour Creator has been launched to help schools create their own VR tours but could equally be used by heritage attractions looking to use the technology.
Apprenticeships and Skills Minister questioned
The Education Committee has heard from Anne Milton MP, the Institute for Apprenticeships, Ofsted, and the Education and Skills Agency, on the quality of apprenticeships and skills training. The session is the sixth in the inquiry which is examining whether employers, learners and tax payers …
Ecclesiastical Heritage materials and labour cost Index
The Ecclesiastical Heritage Index (EHI) is the first of its kind and tracks the cost of materials and labour associated specifically with buildings of a traditional construction reducing the risk of underinsurance. The standard General Buildings Cost Index (GBCI) for commercial and House Rebuilding Cost Index (HRCI) …
Bringing cultural heritage to the fore across policies in the EU
A background briefing for the Council of The European Union’s Education, Youth, Culture and Sports Council meeting on 22-23 May has noted that the Council is due to adopt conclusions on the need to bring cultural heritage to the fore across policies in the EU. The briefing …
Museums as Spaces for Wellbeing
A Second Report from the National Alliance for Museums, Health and Wellbeing has been published prior to the Alliance’s merger with the National Alliance for Arts, Health and Wellbeing to form the new Culture Health and Wellbeing Alliance. Duncan Selbie, Chief Executive, Public Health England says in …