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% …

Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, has announced plans to consult on a new, independent body that would hold the Government to account for upholding environmental standards in England after we leave the European Union. To help deliver a ‘Green Brexit’, a new independent, statutory body would advise and …

A new independent review sets out how Government and the financial services industry can work together to build a culture of social impact investment in the UK. Growing a Culture of Social Impact Investing in the UK outlines key recommendations to help grow the number of …

Multiple Heritage Alliance members including the National Trust, the Church of England, Society for Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), Historic Houses Association (HHA), Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) and the Country Land and Business Association (CLA) have written to the Government to explain that the one-size-fits-all …

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 …