Welcome to the Alliance!

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We are delighted to welcome two new organisations to the Alliance this edition. Getting On Board Getting on Board is a charity that works to change the face of trusteeship. They support people to become trustees, particularly people who don’t think trusteeship is open to them, …

#HeritageChat

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#HeritageChat is a one-hour Twitter chat for the historic environment sector which takes place every third Tuesday of the month. The next Heritage Chat will take place on Tuesday 15th December, 1-2pm (UK time) and will focus on ‘Christmas & Heritage’. Here below some ideas …

Heritage Digital – looking ahead to 2021

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Our National Lottery Heritage Fund supported Heritage Digital programme has had a great first 6 months of delivery, with over 900 people attending live virtual events, and over 700 downloads of our guides and resources. Below is a short update on the programme. For regular …

Talk to the Rebuilding Heritage Team!

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Applications for support close 11pm, Wednesday 16 December All heritage organisations, voluntary groups, businesses, and sole traders can apply for 121 support in business planning, fundraising, and communications and marketing, and for a place on group training in leadership and in managing staff wellbeing. Full …

Heritage Debate 2020: Young People and Heritage

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The recording for our Heritage Debate 2020 is now live. This year we discussed the topic: ‘Young People and Heritage: Creating Lifelong Supporters?’ and explored how young people engage with heritage, and how the sector can support and empower these young people to become advocates …

Welcome to Our New Corporate Partner: Ecclesiastical Insurance

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We are delighted to announce that our long-time sponsor Ecclesiastical Insurance have joined The Heritage Alliance as a corporate partner. Ecclesiastical is a specialist insurance and financial services company with over 130 years of experience offering advice, expertise and protection. Charitably owned (by AllChurches Trust …

Heritage Heroes Awards 2020: Nominations are now open!

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Do you know someone who went in to check on an empty heritage building in lockdown? Do you know someone who ensured the safety of precious artefacts, or who gathered supporters online with new ideas to keep a project alive? Volunteers are vital for the …

Historic Environment Forum – Chair

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The Historic Environment Forum (HEF) is seeking an experienced chair to promote collaboration across the historic environment sector and to lead on the transition to a new governance model. This fulfilling role will appeal to an experienced individual with a proven track record in facilitating …

YHA – Trustee Vacancies

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The YHA [Alliance member] is seeking 3 Trustees to join its Board in 2020. The YHA is welcoming applications from all for these positions as it strives to enhance the diversity of the Board. It is actively encouraging applications from young people aged 26 or …

The Mills Archive Trust – Development Officer

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Location: Reading Salary: £23,000 – £25,000 Hours and contract:  Full time, 37.5 hours.18 months contract. The Mills Archive Trust [Alliance member] is seeking a Development Officer with fundraising experience to work with the Director to raise funds for this unique heritage charity. The post holder …