Regularly visiting museums is associated with a lower likelihood of developing dementia, according to new research from University College London (UCL). Analysis of a decade’s worth of data from 4,000 people aged over 52 found that in a given year up to ten out of every …

The Private Investment in Culture Survey, commissioned from research consultancy MTM, investigates the role individual giving, business investment and trusts and foundations play in funding arts and culture in England.  The report uses latest available figures from 2015-18. You can download the report here.

The actor Sir Michael Palin is the narrator of a new 80 second animation, produced for the National Churches Trust (NCT) [Alliance member], which highlights why churches are some of the nation’s best loved buildings. This clip also explores some of the dangers facing church …

The Theatres Trust [Alliance member] has announced that six theatres will receive a total of £90,000 worth of support as part of our Theatres at Risk Capacity Building Programme. The programme is designed to support theatres on the Trust’s Theatres at Risk Registerto commission expert advice and acquire …

SAVE Britain’s Heritage [Alliance member] has published outline plans for an alternative site for a temporary MPs chamber, showing that Richmond House on Whitehall can be spared from demolition while the Palace of Westminster is refurbished. Working in collaboration with Hopkins Architects and Ian Chalk …

The Federation of Master Builders’ (FMB) announced the creation of the new Construction Licensing Task Force at their Summer Reception in the House of Lords earlier this month. This is a mandatory licensing scheme for all UK construction companies to transform the sector into a high quality and …

Following strong interest and a strong field of applications over the past three years, the TWA Digitisation Grant has relaunched in 2019. The fund is increasing this year with the primary winner receiving up to £6,000, the secondary winner up to £3,000 and shortlisted applicants up to …

The Ragged School Museum [Alliance member] was this year invited to take part in The Childhood Trust’s Summer Give 2019 to raise funds for their Family Learning Days through the holidays. Summer Give provided an opportunity for individuals to double their donation (between 10th and 18th June) to …

Plans for new homes are taking shape in response to the growing need to deliver more homes across the country. Alongside this has come a loud call for those developments to be of a high standard of design, so that these homes are liveable and …

Heritage Open Days celebrated their 25th birthday in the company of partners and colleagues at Two Temple Place on 19 June. In 2019, Heritage Open Days will celebrate its anniversary with 25 Years of People Power. Hundreds of events across the country will celebrate change-makers – those …

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 [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 …