The National Trust [Alliance member] and The National Lottery Heritage Fund [Alliance member] have just launched a joint multi-million pound initiative to secure the future of the UK’s urban parks and green spaces, with support from the Government. The Future Parks initiative is the first project of its …
National Trust Awarded IRO Status
The National Trust [Alliance member] has been awarded Independent Research Organisation status by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) on behalf of UK Research and Innovation. The new IRO status will enable the Trust to explore new conservation techniques and enrich visitor experiences. It …
The University of Oxford Receives £150m Donation
The University of Oxford [Alliance member] announced yesterday that is set to receive its largest single donation “since the renaissance” from the US billionaire Stephen Schwartzman. The landmark gift of £150million will be used to create the Scharzman Centre for the Humanities, which will be …
Government to invest 2.4% of GDP in research and development by 2027
The Government is committed to investing 2.4% of GDP, both public and private in research and development by 2027. This was announced by the Minister of State for Universities, Science, Research and Innovation, Chris Skidmore, during his lecture for the Society of Antiquaries of London …
Support for Heritage Railways from the House of Lords
In a recent debate in the House of Lords on the 2018 report by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Heritage Rail (APPGHR): ‘Engaging the Next Generation: Young People and Heritage Railways’, the Heritage Railways Association (HRA) [Alliance member] President Lord Faulkner drew unchallenged support for heritage …
Expect the Unexpected – Planning Preparation is Key
Planning delays are a concern for many custodians of historic properties. Even the smallest project is likely to require Planning Permission, and/or Listed Building Consent, and the whole process can be more complicated, costly and time consuming than first thought. The length of time it …
The National Lottery Launches £100m ‘Heritage Horizon Awards’
The National Lottery Heritage Fund [Alliance member], celebrating its 25th year, has officially launched the ‘Heritage Horizon Awards’ to take its large-scale National Lottery investment to a new level. The Heritage Horizon Awards will invest £100million over the next three years in transformational projects for heritage. The …
Appointment of new Permanent Secretary at DEFRA
The Cabinet Secretary Sir Mark Sedwill has today announced the appointment of Tamara Finkelstein as the new Permanent Secretary at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). Tamara is currently serving as the interim Permanent Secretary at Defra and was previously the department’s Director General …
Exceptional Heritage Professionals Receive Honours
The Queen’s Birthday Honours list was released over the weekend, detailing the 1,073 people who are being recognised for their outstanding achievements. This list includes several heritage professionals, to whom we extend our congratulations, including: Julie Kenny, CBE, Chairman of the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust – …
Sponsor Our Heritage and The Creative Industries Report
The Heritage Alliance is currently putting together a project on the important role of heritage places and organisations in underpinning and supporting the creative industries. We held an informative and lively roundtable this week with a range of members. This project includes the publication of …
#HeritageChat – 20 June – Heritage and the High Street
The lates #HeritageChat was on the theme of Heritage and the High Street and took place on the 20th June, 13.00-14.00. This theme has been a focus of the Heritage 2020 Constructive Conservation and Sustainable Management group (find out more). The group has been looking …
British Council & Heritage Alliance Travel Grant Scheme – Open for Second Round of Applications
The Heritage Alliance, in partnership with the British Council, is offering a second round of travel grants for heritage professionals to develop mutually beneficial international projects and partnerships for their organisations. This welcome new scheme responds to one of the recommendations in the Heritage Alliance’s International …