On October 10, English Heritage [Alliance member] marked an event at Wellington Arch to promote the Once & Future Fund, a fundraising effort to build and invest a £2 million endowment, to help conserve and revitalise those more than 300 places in English Heritage’s collection …
Final report of the ‘21st Century Challenges for Archaeology’ published
The final project report from the 21st Century Challenges for Archaeology workshops has been published. The project, which was funded by Historic England and run by CIfA [Alliance member], comprised six workshops, which were attended by experts from across the UK historic environment sector, and …
Theatres Trust publishes the Annual Report 2017/18
The Annual Report of the Theatres Trust [Alliance member] provides an extensive review on 4 main topics: advice & planning, campaigning, grant giving and discovery (helping people to discover more about theatres). Over the year the Trust worked directly with more than 230 theatres and, …
Applications open for the SPAB’s John Betjeman Award 2019
The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) [Alliance member] announced that entries are now invited for the John Betjeman Award 2019. The award is given to places of worship of any faith in England and Wales to celebrate excellence in conservation and repair projects. …
Shortlist announced: Historic England Angel Awards 2018
The fifteen shortlisted projects for the Historic England Angel Awards have been announced. Explore this year’s shortlist here and have your say in the Historic England Followers’ Favourite Award by voting for your favourite project. #AngelAwards18
National Trust celebrates 50th renewable energy programme installation
Since 2013 the Renewable Energy Investment (REI) Programme has been set up in 2013 to tackle the National Trust’s reliance on fossil fuels. Indeed, is the ambition for the REI Programme to get National Trust properties off oil. Since then, 50 large renewable energy projects have now …
The Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) of the University of Leicester publishes the report ‘Prejudice and Pride. An analysis of visitor engagement and response’
The RCMG has recently published the report related to visitor engagement and response to the National Trust’s programme ‘Challenging Histories’, focused in 2017 on LGBTQ heritage. Results show that 71% of visitors supported Prejudice and Pride. Overall, the programme stimulated visitors’ reflections on LGBTQ culture, …
Discover the best autumn days out with the kids with Visit Heritage
This Autumn across the country there are an array of events taking place at some of the UK’s leading historic sites, here is a round-up from Visit Heritage [Alliance member] – Go ‘below stairs’ with the servants at Petworth House, Sussex and learn all about life …
2020 World Monuments Watch nominations are open!
Nominations are now open for the 2020 World Monuments Watch – a programme that uses cultural heritage conservation to empower communities and improve the sustainability of their cherished sites. Every two years, with support of founding sponsor American Express, we partner with citizens, activists, and experts in the …
Call for evidence invites views from the public on the future of our National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Half of the British population lives within half an hour of a National Park or AONB. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs launches a call for evidence to explore how access can be improved and communities better supported. As Environment Secretary Michael Gove stated: “We …
Heritage Lincolnshire: Business Manager Role
Salary: £32,500 – £35,000 Heckington, Lincolnshire Deadline: 5pm on Tuesday 13th November 2018. This new role within the Trust has been created specifically to co-ordinate and facilitate the delivery of the new business plan. This is an exciting time to join the team at Heritage …
Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB): Head of Casework
Salary: £40-42 000 pa. Full-time, permanent, based at SPAB HQ, 37 Spital Square, London, E1 9DY Deadline for application: Thursday 22 November 2018. Interview date: Friday 30 November 2018, SPAB HQ. The SPAB seeks a new Head of Casework who will be a key member …