Lord Lingfield asked the Government what plans it had to provide additional funds to monitor and protect shipwrecks in the Exclusive Economic Zone as required by Article 9 of the UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage. Lord Ashton of Hyde responded …
IHBC’s new website for 2018
The IHBC [Alliance member] has launched its new website, with a new look and enhanced interface to its 30,000+ pages, while asking users to let it know of any broken web links or if any support is needed.
Tampon Tax Fund application form and guidance for applicants
The fund could be used to help mark the centenary of some women receiving the vote in 1918. Applications should be for £1 million or more. The deadline for applications is midnight on Sunday 28 January 2018.
Hedgerows and boundaries grant: Countryside Stewardship
The Government has published a Manual on Capital grants for farmers and land managers to restore existing farm boundaries, many of which will have a heritage significance. The manual provides information on eligibility, how to apply and the rules for the scheme.
Free guide to GDPR published by Charity Finance Group
The Charity Finance Group has published a free guide to help voluntary organisations comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The guide is split into five parts governance, fundraising data, financial data, beneficiary data and employee data.
Preparations for the new Data Protection Act
DCMS has published its Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2018 which reveals: 38% of businesses, and 44% of charities, say they have heard of the General Data Protection Regulation. Among those aware of GDPR, just over a quarter of businesses and of charities made changes to …
Vehicles of Historic Interest (VHI) to be MoT test exempt from May 2018
The Government has stated that most vehicles manufactured or first registered over 40 years ago will, as of 20 May 2018, be exempt from periodic testing unless they have been substantially changed. The DfT Guidance reflects the outcome of intensive discussions between the DfT and …
Thousands sign petition to prevent historic vehicles being scrapped
Over 5,000 people have signed a petition asking the Government to make it illegal for manufacturers to process vehicles which have Historic Vehicle on their V5 documents though any scrappage scheme. A simple way to avoid losing rare road heritage is to make all vehicles …
Prince’s Foundation for Building Community is recruiting for its Building Craft Programme 2018-19
The Prince’s Foundation’s 8 month Building Craft Programme gives practical experience in traditional building crafts and an opportunity to gain a Heritage Skills NVQ Level 3. This course is designed for craftspeople looking to bridge the gap between basic qualifications and becoming a master craftsperson …
RSPH Award: Museums on Prescription
University College London and Canterbury Christ Church University have won two prestigious Royal Society of Public Health Awards, one for ‘Health & Wellbeing’ in the category ‘Arts and Health’ and the other, a special commendation for ‘Sustainable Development’ awarded by the RSPH panel of judges. …
58% of UK charities do not have a digital strategy
A whitepaper has been published by Tech Trust that reveals the big lessons for charities from its Digital Charity Survey 2018. While 58% of UK charities do not have a digital strategy, of those that do, 92% are more confident about increasing their impact. The …
Effective digital marketing campaigns for charities
Charity Digital News has published a step-by-step guide on designing and launching a successful digital marketing campaign without spending unnecessary cash.