The Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Arts-based Learning fund is now accepting applications on a rolling basis. The overall purpose of the fund is to support arts organisations working with schools, colleges and other education environments to improve the evidence base for their work, so that they can do …

To celebrate its 130th anniversary year, Ecclesiastical insurance [Alliance sponsor] is sharing £130,000 between 130 different charities. Nominate your favourite charity and they will go into our prize draw to win £1,000. Nominations are open until midnight on 5 December. Why not nominate the Heritage Alliance?

The website www.2018-eych–uk.eu has now launched.  The primary role of the site is a diary that will be populated as people submit events for registration. Throughout Europe, each country participating in the 2018 European Year of Cultural Heritage will have a national co-ordinator who is responsible for …

The annual Ironbridge Lecture was given by Loyd Grossman, Chairman of the Heritage Alliance. Loyd explored how the seismic political events of recent years are, in part, the result of trends like globalisation, digital expressions of mass opinion and a disdain for elite expertise.

More than 350 National Lottery-funded heritage attractions across the UK are opening their doors or offering other treats or discounts for anyone arriving with a National Lottery ticket or scratch card from 11-17 December. Find out where you can visit.

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has launched a dedicated advice line, aimed at those running small businesses or charities, to assist them with the particular problems they face getting ready for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

A report published by the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) [Alliance member] shows there has been an 82% increase in new housing units given planning permission in England’s 34 AONBs in the past five years, despite repeated commitments by the Government to ‘maintain national protections for …

Civil Society has reported that the Government has announced plans for a new civil society strategy that will coordinate and improve how public sector bodies interact with the charity sector. Tracey Crouch, minister for civil society said “It will bring together government departments… it will ensure we …

Double the number of visas will be made available to leading figures and individuals who show promise in technology, science, art and creative industries. The 2,000 visas will be made available to individuals who are recognised as existing global leaders or promising future leaders in the digital …

Heritage Protection Commissions (HPC) funds projects in response to specific calls for proposals that directly address the priorities outlined in Historic England’s Corporate Plan. HPC is now calling for proposals on Heritage, natural capital and ecosystem services. Closing date for applications: 11.59pm Monday 7 January 2018.

The Honorary Treasurers Forum has published The Honorary Treasurers Handbook. The free handbook offers essential advice, information and support for Charity Treasurers in all aspects of their role. There are many guides to charity finance but Treasurers need not only accounting knowledge but also the skill …

The Charity Commission has published research into awareness and the effectiveness of charity trustees in England and Wales. The research has found that: There are 700,000 charity trustees (Two-thirds are male); Trustees average age is 55-65 but are likely to be older (65-74) in smaller charities; 92% …