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 …
Allchurches Trust grant gives vital funding boost to CCT learning programme
An Allchurches Trust grant will give a vital funding boost to an innovative scheme by The Churches Conservation Trust (CCT) that has engaged more than 13,500 children and young people in learning activities in their local church. Allchurches has provided £52,125 to match-fund ongoing support from the …
Nominate Endangered Victorian Buildings 2018
The Victorian Society [Alliance member] is asking residents in England and Wales to nominate threatened Victorian buildings for the 2018 Top 10 Endangered Buildings List by Friday 13th July. Now in its eleventh year, the Victorian Society’s biggest annual campaign encourages people across the UK to nominate …
Economic Impact of Heritage Survey for Historic England
Economic consultants Cebr are analysing the contribution of the heritage sector to the economy in England. To support this analysis, Cebr are running a short survey to inform their understanding of the economic impacts of heritage activities and their links to other economic sectors. All …
The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do
The Charity Commission has published guidance on what’s required of a charity trustee, including responsibilities to the charity.
New environment law to deliver a ‘Green Brexit’
A new Environmental Principles and Governance Bill is intended to ensure that environmental protections will not be weakened as we leave the EU, the government has confirmed. A consultation, see section below, has started on the contents of the Environmental Principles and Governance Bill, which will …
ICO publishes guidance on consent ahead of this month’s GDPR deadline
The ICO has published its final consent guidance ahead of the 25 May GDPR deadline, which says that organisations won’t need to “automatically repaper or refresh” existing old consents. The guidance, published by the Information Commissioner’s Office says that organisations will not be required to automatically …
PM announces £3 million to support creative projects in the Northern Powerhouse
The Prime Minister has announced a £3 million fund which will provide a new source of finance for creative and cultural organisations across the Northern Powerhouse. Offering a mix of grants and loans, the social investment fund will be open to non-profit, community-based organisations that deliver a …