The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs [Alliance member] has appointed the Rt Hon the Lord Steel of Aikwood as it its new president. The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs exists to maintain the freedom of its members to use historic vehicles on the …
State of natural capital report
The fourth annual state of natural capital report has been published by the Natural Capital Committee- an independent advisory body to government. This report sets out the work done by the committee since March and makes a series of recommendations to government on developing the …
Northern Powerhouse: Growth Deals Published
DCLG has published a series of growth deals in the Northern Powerhouse. These are set up to help fund local enterprise partnerships for projects that benefit the local area and economy. The 11 local enterprise partnerships in the Northern Powerhouse are: • Cheshire and Warrington …
Free training opportunity for curators/ museum professionals
Using a combination of online training and a day seminar at Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London, the Navigating the Art Market course aims to provide museum professionals with a practical understanding of the art market. Topics will range from how to bid at auction …
SPAB launches Historic Floors Guidance Note
SPAB [Alliance member] has launched a guidance note, developed jointly with ChurchCare [Alliance member] which addresses the issues surrounding the appropriate care of historic floors. Head of Casework, Emma Lawrence says: “ the SPAB has become increasingly troubled by the lack of recognition and importance …
European Commission seeks ‘Voices of Culture and Heritage’
The European Commission is keen to promote and facilitate the participation of as many stakeholders as possible in the 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage and is launching a Special Call “Voices of Culture and Heritage”, with two objectives: 1) to identify a group of about …
Ecclesiastical Insurance bursary in sustainable heritage
The Institute for Sustainable Heritage has announced a bursary (offered by Ecclesiastical Insurance [Alliance sponsor]) for the MSc Sustainable Heritage. The total value of the bursary is £20,000. The deadline for applying for the scholarship is on 17th April 2017. NB – You first need …
Countryside Stewardship: hedgerows and boundaries grant manual 2017
The hedgerows and boundaries grant is a standalone capital grant under Countryside Stewardship financial incentives scheme. Farmers and other land managers can apply for this grant to help provide environmental and landscape benefits on their land. The manual provides information about the hedgerows and boundaries …
New Guidance on gift aid and intermediary
HMRC has published new guidance on intermediaries creating Gift Aid declarations for donors. From 6 April 2017, donors can give intermediaries the authority to create Gift Aid declarations on their donations for the rest of the tax year.
Happy Museum scheme welcomes first affiliate
The Happy Museum (HM) has welcomed the first members of its Affiliate Scheme. The Scheme is a new peer learning network forming part of the wider HM programme, funded by Arts Council England’s Museum Resilience fund and supported by People United. The new Affiliates will …
Grant funding for projects in England which create jobs and growth in the rural economy
A number of handbooks have been published by DEFRA offering guidance on grant funding for projects in England which create jobs and growth in the rural economy. There are 3 types of grant: Business development Food processing Rural tourism infrastructure Of particular interest to the …
Balancing environmental issues with expanding rural tourism
The Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee held an evidence session for its Rural tourism in England inquiry to discuss the challenges in balancing environmental issues with expanding rural tourism. Paul Forecast, Director, Eastern England, National Trust [Alliance member] gave evidence in the first …