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Newly-launched partnership will support over 250 heritage organisations in developing financial skills and knowledge
Following the successful launch of its partnership with the Association of Independent Museums (AIM), Charity Finance Group (CFG) has a second collaboration with the heritage sector, this time with the Heritage Trust Network (HTN) [Alliance Member]. Launched on 18 April, this new partnership brings over 250 members …
CLA responds to Natural England’s decision to revoke licences for bird control
Responding to Natural England’s announcement, CLA‘s [Alliance Member] President Tim Breitmeyer said: “It is hugely disappointing that Natural England is being diverted into reviewing these licences for no practical benefit. This will place additional strain on their limited resources, further breeding an ever-growing sense of frustration …
Worthing is named Pier of the Year 2019
After taking second or third place for the past four years the Grade II listed Art Deco Worthing pier has been voted Pier Of The Year 2019 by the members of the National Piers Society [Alliance Member]. Clacton came second and Cleveden third. A total of 29 …
Government launches £3 million scheme to regenerate village halls
A £3 million fund to improve village halls and better connect rural communities across the country was launched on the 5th April by the government. With more than 10,000 village halls across the country, ‘these spaces provide vital hubs for communities to connect, collaborate and …
Make the case for art and culture
The Arts Council have launched their new toolkit to help you tell the story of how art and culture positively impacts people’s lives. It’s a simple, 3-step guide that includes tips on how to create your story, and how to share it with MPs, the media …
Major museums to compare visitor experiences with other leisure attractions
New research will compare data on areas such as cross-visitation and dwell-time at some of England’s largest cultural institutions, including Tate and the British Museum. Some of the largest museums and galleries in England are to gain access to a new tool to help them …
UK local authority culture spend ‘smallest in Europe’
New analysis of European data finds growth in culture spending across Europe is driven by the countries in the East of the continent, which doubled their culture spend. Local government funding for culture is a lower budget priority in the UK than in almost any …
European Council adopts new copyright directive
The European Council has adopted the copyright directive that will reinforce journalists’ and publishers’ rights to protect their work online. In a statement today the council said the new directive, which does not create new copyright laws but updates them for the internet, will “pave the way …
Two more rare cultural artefacts at risk of export
An incredibly rare study by Dutch artist Lucas van Leyden is at risk of being sold abroad unless a UK buyer can be found. Arts Minister Michael Ellis has placed an export bar on a 500 year old drawing worth £11.4 million in a bid …
Your chance to improve the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme website
DCMS are currently working with Topmark to try and make the current LPWGS website easier to use and compliant with wider government .gov.uk standards. They are seeking up to five places of worship – who have recently used the LPWGS – to take part in interviews, …
Ecclesiastical launches £1m fund for charities – Nominate The Heritage Alliance!
Specialist insurer Ecclesiastical has opened a £1m fund for charities called Movement for Good. The organisation will give away the money in two phases, with £1,000 awarded to 500 charities in the first round and £50,000 offered to 10 charities in the second. Members of …