Historic England began to consider BIM in 2013 and published their first guidance document BIM for Heritage – Developing a historic building information model in 2017. BIM application in the heritage sector to date has had a heavy focus on digital documentation of heritage assets …
Survey: employment of deaf and disabled people in museums
Accentuate UK, which has run a number of projects in the cultural sector to tell the stories of deaf and disabled people is planning a work placement programme for deaf and disabled people in the museum sector. The most recent ACE diversity figures show that …
Developing the Visitor Economy
From the Historic Towns and Villages Forum seminars on ‘Supporting Historic High Streets’, it has become clear that the quality of our ‘experiences’ in town and city centres is paramount to increasing footfall and spending, which can support the local economy. It is running a 6 question …
Conservation covenants
DEFRA want to know what you think about plans to introduce legislation for conservation covenants in England. Conservation covenants would allow landowners to set legally binding obligations on their land for themselves and subsequent owners. This will allow landowners to secure environmental benefits for the long …
Celebrate #SocialPrescribingDay
Share your projects, photos, videos, and success with the rest of the world on the 14th of March via Twitter by using #SocialPrescribingDay. You can also host an event.
Less Than 100 Days Until Volunteers’ Week
The annual celebration when thousands of clubs, groups and organisations celebrate volunteering in all its diversity and say thanks for the fantastic contribution millions of people make across the UK. Visit the Volunteers’ Week website to get inspired.
Demystify Your Industry Through Work Experience
Talent is everywhere but opportunities aren’t. Powered by Speakers for Schools, S4SNextGen helps even the smallest organisations link-up with state school students who lack access to prestigious work experience for insight days and 1-2 week placements – all for free. We already work with organisations …
National Churches Trust has a new Events listing
The National Churches Trust has a new Events listing feature on its website. As well as giving details of events organised by the Trust, the new feature also includes information about church heritage conferences, courses and training run by sector partners. If you have an event you’d …
Surrey Heritage Awards 2019
The Surrey Heritage Awards Ceremony 2019 will take place at West Horsley Place on Wednesday 27th March. The biennial Awards, organised by Surrey Historic Buildings Trust, recognise ‘Best Practice’ in historic building conservation in Surrey. Among the heritage properties in the running for the top …
The National Heritage Training Group (NHTG) Awarded Grant From the B&CE Charitable Trust
The grant will be used to run a series of built heritage training courses, which will see around 86 delegates learn about historic buildings and the skills needed to maintain them. Two types of courses will be run in three different locations. The Repair and …
New Stephen Croad Historic Buildings of England and Wales Essay Prize
The Trustees of the Ancient Monuments Society are pleased to announce the establishment of an annual Essay Prize in memory of Stephen James Croad, a dedicated public servant and strong supporter of the AMS. The intention of the Essay Prize will be not only to …
Bright Ideas Fund – Now Open
The Bright Ideas Fund, funded by Power to Change, supports new community business ideas through the start-up and planning stages with tailored business support, to the implementation stage with grants of up to £15,000. The Bright Ideas Fund application is now open and will close on Tuesday …