The contribution of many individuals from the heritage sector has been recognised in The Queen’s Birthday Honours 2022. A huge congratulations to Ingrid Samuel OBE (Deputy Chair of The Heritage Alliance (Acting Chair last year) – For services to heritage), Kurt Janson OBE (Director of …
‘Signs and Stuff’
This blog has been written by Anita Kerwin-Nye, Executive Director of Strategy, Engagement and Commercial at YHA [Alliance member] – an accomplished charity leader, author and expert in education and inclusion. With every one of my hats on – as lead at Every Child Should, Executive …
Heritage Heroes Awards 2021
Two Heritage Heroes have been recognised for their exceptional service to the UK’s heritage sector. Volunteers are vital for the protection of England’s heritage. From caring for rural heritage sites to engaging the next generation of visitors, volunteers’ skills, passion, and commitment are the backbone …
Announcing Our New Chair
The Heritage Alliance is delighted to announce that Pam Alexander OBE has agreed to be our new Chair from 4 November 2021. Pam has many years’ experience of leading strategies and schemes in economic development and urban regeneration and was CEO of English Heritage from …
Offers for Heritage Alliance Members
Did you know that members of The Heritage Alliance can take advantage of a series of free offers from specialists across the heritage sector? Scroll down to see the offers that are currently available to our members, offered by organisations within our membership that support heritage organisations across …
The Queen’s Speech May 2021 – Our Summary
Our summary of the 2021 Queen’s Speech, for the heritage sector. The Queen’s Speech, delivered on 11 May, set out the Government’s agenda for 2021. Key news for heritage centred around the Government’s plans for ‘levelling up’, the confirmed introduction of changes to the planning …
Heritage Recovery Plan
HEF (The Historic Environment Forum) Covid Task Group has worked closely with Historic England to compile a Heritage Recovery Plan for the period from April 2021 as the latest national lockdown comes to an end. The Plan covers four themes: re-opening, resilience, skills and return to growth with actions …