This blog has been written by Anita Kerwin-Nye, Executive Director of Strategy, Engagement and Commercial at YHA [Alliance member] – an accomplished charity leader, author and expert in education and inclusion. With every one of my hats on – as lead at Every Child Should, Executive …
New Year Honours List 2022 – Recognition of Cultural Professionals
Here is our summary of the heritage and cultural professionals that have been awarded honours in the New Year Honours List for 2022. Congratulations to all those who received recognition for their achievements and service. The full list published by the Cabinet Office on 31 …
Blog: Culture & Heritage at COP26
A blog from the Deputy Chair of the Heritage Alliance and Historic Environment Director at the National Trust, Ingrid Samuel, on her experiences at COP26. “How was your COP?” is the question you get asked with increasing frequency as the second and final week of …
Community Engagement Manager – The Parochial Church Council of St Leonard’s, Flamstead
St Leonard’s Church, Flamstead, AL3 8BS is being repaired with support from NLHF, and this organisation has an exciting 3-year Activity and Interpretation plan to share the church’s years of heritage with the wider community. They are seeking someone who will lead this process and ensure …
The Canal & River Trust – Museums/Collections Engagement Consultant
The Canal & River Trust are looking for a consultant with Museums/Collections engagement experience to work up heritage engagement project(s) for which our fundraising team can seek external funding. Applications should be submitted to samantha.tuck@canalrivertrust.org.uk. Application Deadline: 29 March.
Heritage & Sustainability in Action: SPAB Online CPD Series
The SPAB [Alliance Member] is holding as series of online CPD sessions will explore how to implement sustainable approaches to traditionally constructed buildings. The series features four sessions with one-hour lectures and 30 minutes Q&A to allow delegates the chance to receive detailed answers to their …
ALVA ‘Lockdown webinars’ (free for anyone to attend):
ALVA is hosting a series of ‘Lockdown webinars’ that are free for anyone to attend. The next will be a on Wednesday 17 March entitled ‘Public Engagement innovation’, with speakers from Oxford University [Alliance Member], Museum of Natural History and IWM, Imperial War Museums. Details (and recordings) will be added here. Steve …
‘The Queen’s Gambit’
Heritage Alliance Trustee Anna Whitelock is chairing a discussion entitled: ‘The Queen’s Gambit? Meghan, The Media and the future of the Monarchy’ on 11 March from 5-6pm. Registration is free.
Natural Stone Awards Online Ceremony
The Natural Stone Awards, held by The Stone Federation Great Britain [Alliance Member] is taking place on 19 March. Registration is now open for the online ceremony at 3.30pm. Register here.
Heritage Open Days – upcoming webinars
Heritage Open Days [Alliance Member] is hosting webinars giving advice for newer organisers (16 March) and on planning and inspiration (18 March) for the upcoming HODs in September. Find out more about both, and book a place here.
Taking Ownership – Experiences Shared
Next Friday (19 March, 10am-12pm), the Heritage Trust Network Scotland Branch is also holding an event on ‘Taking Ownership’, open to any group who are considering taking ownership of a building, giving people the chance to hear from those with first-hand experience. More information here.
A Future for Your Church – Making a Start
On Tuesday 16 March (10am-11.30am) the Heritage Trust Network [Alliance Member] and Historic Churches Scotland are joining forces to host the second event in this series for any group contemplating the future of their church building. This event will focus on the process of making a start and building up to …