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 …

Planning delays are a concern for many custodians of historic properties. Even the smallest project is likely to require Planning Permission, and/or Listed Building Consent, and the whole process can be more complicated, costly and time consuming than first thought. The length of time it …

The National Lottery Heritage Fund [Alliance member], celebrating its 25th year, has officially launched the ‘Heritage Horizon Awards’ to take its large-scale National Lottery investment to a new level. The Heritage Horizon Awards will invest £100million over the next three years in transformational projects for heritage. The …

The Queen’s Birthday Honours list was released over the weekend, detailing the 1,073 people who are being recognised for their outstanding achievements. This list includes several heritage professionals, to whom we extend our congratulations, including: Julie Kenny, CBE, Chairman of the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust – …