Since 2013 the Renewable Energy Investment (REI) Programme has been set up in 2013 to tackle the National Trust’s reliance on fossil fuels. Indeed, is the ambition for the REI Programme to get National Trust properties off oil. Since then, 50 large renewable energy projects have now …
The Research Centre for Museums and Galleries (RCMG) of the University of Leicester publishes the report ‘Prejudice and Pride. An analysis of visitor engagement and response’
The RCMG has recently published the report related to visitor engagement and response to the National Trust’s programme ‘Challenging Histories’, focused in 2017 on LGBTQ heritage. Results show that 71% of visitors supported Prejudice and Pride. Overall, the programme stimulated visitors’ reflections on LGBTQ culture, …
Discover the best autumn days out with the kids with Visit Heritage
This Autumn across the country there are an array of events taking place at some of the UK’s leading historic sites, here is a round-up from Visit Heritage [Alliance member] – Go ‘below stairs’ with the servants at Petworth House, Sussex and learn all about life …
2020 World Monuments Watch nominations are open!
Nominations are now open for the 2020 World Monuments Watch – a programme that uses cultural heritage conservation to empower communities and improve the sustainability of their cherished sites. Every two years, with support of founding sponsor American Express, we partner with citizens, activists, and experts in the …
Call for evidence invites views from the public on the future of our National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
Half of the British population lives within half an hour of a National Park or AONB. The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs launches a call for evidence to explore how access can be improved and communities better supported. As Environment Secretary Michael Gove stated: “We …
Heritage Lincolnshire: Business Manager Role
Salary: £32,500 – £35,000 Heckington, Lincolnshire Deadline: 5pm on Tuesday 13th November 2018. This new role within the Trust has been created specifically to co-ordinate and facilitate the delivery of the new business plan. This is an exciting time to join the team at Heritage …
Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB): Head of Casework
Salary: £40-42 000 pa. Full-time, permanent, based at SPAB HQ, 37 Spital Square, London, E1 9DY Deadline for application: Thursday 22 November 2018. Interview date: Friday 30 November 2018, SPAB HQ. The SPAB seeks a new Head of Casework who will be a key member …
Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust: Executive Officer
Salary £25-35,000 a year, pro rata. Part time, permanent. Deadline: Friday 16 November 2018. The Trust is a not-for-profit charity that is passionate about the heritage of Derbyshire. Although the Trust was formed in 1974, it is currently relaunching itself. A new Board are looking …
Heritage of London Trust Operations Ltd (HOLTOP): consultant
Following the award of an HLF Resilient Heritage grant, the Heritage of London Trust Operations Ltd (HOLTOP) is seeking a consultant to lead, manage, and deliver project activities. The Resilience project aims to strengthen HOLTOP’s future, focus its direction, and share the organisation’s experience of …
Get your Heritage Debate 2018 tickets today!
Please join us for an evening of lively debate followed by drinks and a buffet reception in the Waldorf’s beautiful Palm Court. Tuesday 23 October 2018, 6-9:30pm This years’ debate, generously sponsored by Ecclesiastical Insurance Group, will be centred around the challenge ‘how do we get …
Apprenticeships #HeritageChat
October’s #HeritageChat will take place on 18th October, 13.00-14.00 on the theme of Apprenticeships and is being led by the Historic Environment Apprenticeship Trailblazer group tweeting as @HeritageChat. Our GoogleDoc is open for suggestions until Monday 15th October – please add questions relating to Apprenticeships …
Booking is now open: The Big Update on 12th December 2018 in Central London
The Historic Religious Buildings Alliance’s BIG UPDATE is your chance to keep up to date with what’s happening to secure the future of historic religious buildings, and to chat to others with similar interests and concerns. The only event of its kind, it’s friendly, lively, …