The charity sector has ‘some way to go’ to ensure it is embracing digital innovation, according to an analysis of the tech capabilities of 150 charities. Analysis of submissions from charities to a benchmarking tool, created to accompany the sector’s first digital code of practice, found that …

A series of free digital workshops across the UK is being planned over the next three months. The half day free digital workshops are run by the charity Centre for Acceleration of Social Technology (CAST) and aim to offer a practical introduction is concepts such as tech for good …

The launch of the 14th World’s Original Marmalade Awards and the inaugural Japanese Marmalade Awards took place on 17th January at the Embassy of Japan. The Mayor of Yawatahama attended the launch to speak about this event, which is to be a national sister Festival …

The Volunteer Leader of the Year Award celebrates innovative and outstanding examples of volunteer leadership and management within our sector. The award recognises achievements in three key areas: Innovation: projects and activities that demonstrate new and improved approaches to volunteering Collaboration: working with others to …

The Award celebrates excellence in conservation and repair projects at places of worship of any faith in England and Wales (and including the Isle of Man); and recognises the highest standards of craftsmanship used in carrying out those projects. Information and entry forms can also …

Following requests for a more up to date replacement for the English Heritage document “London Terraced Housing 1660 – 1860”, this guide intends to provide a concise overview of the development of terraced housing and an approach to change in these historic buildings. It is …

The Committee will examine how Business Rates policy has changed, including Business Rates retention, alternatives to property-based taxes, such as the proposed digital services tax, and how changes to Business Rates could impact businesses. The deadline for written submissions is 2 April 2019. More here.

There’s less than a month left to nominate a site to the 2020 World Monuments Watch, which uses cultural heritage conservation to increase community resilience, enhance social inclusion, and build new skills in the conservation field and beyond. Nominate here.

The Association of Independent Museums (AIM) wants to hear about how it can better help heritage organisations prosper in the next few years. Their 2019 survey will take around 20 minutes to complete and they particularly welcome responses from Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland so …

Heritage 2020 is seeking a Facilitator for a short piece of work to prepare, facilitate and report on a workshop on collaborative working within the historic environment sector. For the full brief please see: http://www.heritage2020.net/ Applications to be received by 09.00 on 21st February 2019

£45k This is a unique opportunity for a dynamic individual to join the thriving Arts Centre in Machynlleth and to lead it into a new era of achievement and recognition locally, within Wales, the UK and internationally. The Managing Director will be responsible for providing …

Location: Icon’s main office in Bermondsey, London, SE1 Hours: Part-time, 7 hours per week Salary: £25-26,000 per annum pro rata plus 6% pension contribution. Term: 6 months from 15th March 2019 Icon is a UK charity and membership organisation which brings together those with a …