The 7 Most Endangered programme identifies threatened monuments and sites in Europe and mobilises public and private partners – on a local, national and European level – to find a viable future for those sites. Europa Nostra runs this programme in partnership with the European …
GLAM – Projects Officer
Location: Oxford Salary: £28,660 – £34,189 p.a. Closing Date: 02 Aug 2019 Oxford University’s Gardens, Libraries and Museums contain some of the world’s most significant collections and comprise: the Ashmolean Museum of Art & Archaeology, Bodleian Libraries, Botanic Garden & Harcourt Arboretum, History of Science …
Arts Council England and Local Government Association publish Museum Handbook
The Local Government Association (LGA) and Arts Council England have collaborated on a handbook on local museums, Making the most of your museums: A handbook for councillors. This timely resource makes the case for the importance of local museums in their communities and beyond, as well as …
National Trust to Divest from Fossil Fuels
The National Trust [Alliance member] has announced its intention to divest its portfolio from all fossil fuel companies over the next three years, as part of its wider environmental measures to mitigate the effects of climate change. Hilary McGrady, the National Trust’s Director General, stated that: “We know our …
Heritage Lincolnshire – Chief Executive
Location: Based Heckington, Lincolnshire Salary: circa £50,000 Heritage Lincolnshire [Alliance member] operates from the Humber to the Wash across the historical county of Lincolnshire with the objective to advance the education of the public in all matters relating to Lincolnshire’s rich and diverse heritage and to …
The Architectural Heritage Fund gets additional £300 K boost for the newly launched Heritage Impact Fund
The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) has announced that the Historic Environment Division of the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland has contributed £300,000 toward the HIF, adding to the funds already provided by the AHF [Alliance member], the National Lottery Heritage Fund [Alliance member] and …
ICOMOS: Engaging Cultural Heritage in Climate Action
The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) released “Future of Our Pasts: Engaging Cultural Heritage in Climate Action” during the 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan. The report, authored by contributors from nineteen countries, represents a global effort to testify …
The Prince’s Foundation launches a Call to Action
The Prince’s Foundation [Alliance Member] released Housing Britain- A Call to Action this week. The paper drives home the need for widespread, thoughtful place-making in the UK and examines exemplary case studies from across the country. It is hoped that the document will provide a foundation from which …
FAME Appoints New Chief Executive
The Federation of Archaeological Managers and Employers (FAME) [Alliance member] has announced the appointment of its new CEO, Dr Kenneth Aitchison, who has formally taken up the post at the FAME AGM on 20th June 2019. Kenneth is a founder and director of Landward Research Ltd …
2019 Marks 25 Years of The National Lottery
The National Lottery will be marking its 25th anniversary this year with 25 unique events showcasing the impact of the National Lottery Heritage Fund (Alliance Member) Across the UK. The #ThanksToYou campaign will also run from 23rd November- 1st December. As in previous years, associated …
National Trust Explores the Future of Urban Heritage
A research report, commissioned by The National Trust [Alliance member] has been published, which shares evidence and insight into the current state and future trends affecting urban heritage. This includes consideration of existing data on heritage structures; public attitudes to heritage; programmes and policies currently …
New Sentencing Guidelines Account for Damage to Heritage Sites
New Sentencing Guidelines released on 3rd July by the Sentencing Council consider how arson and vandalism impact upon national heritage assets. Crimes included in this remit are arson, criminal damage/ arson with or without intent to endanger human life, racially and religious aggravated criminal damage and threats …