Since May 2019, The Inland Waterways Association [Alliance Member] has supported four organisations with waterways projects through their Waterways in Progress Grants. Providing up to £100,000 in funding and focusing on regeneration, physical wellbeing, communities, and enhancing heritage and habitats, the grants have enabled these organisations …
Icon celebrates 15th anniversary of first elected Board of Trustees
On 6 December, Icon [Alliance member] also celebrated the 15th anniversary of its first elected Board. In celebration of the pivotal event for conservation, Icon’s first Trustees shared their experiences of the time. “The creation of Icon was the coming of age of conservation in the UK,” Velson …
Applications Open for Nigel Williams Prize for Conservation Work in Glass, Ceramics and Related Materials
Icon [Alliance member] has begun welcoming applications for the Nigel Williams Prize. The prize seeks to recognise an outstanding professional project focusing on the conservation/restoration of ceramic, glass or a directly related material. Submissions are welcome from individuals or teams from the private or public sector, …
AHI 2021 Engaging People Awards
The AHI (Association for Heritage Interpretation) [Alliance member] awards are now open for 2021. They have a new name and some new categories this year, which respond to coronavirus and make the Awards more inclusive and diverse. The AHI 2021 Engaging People Awards, sponsored by …
The Future of the National Heritage List
Historic England has also released a summary of a forthcoming report it commissioned in 2018 on listing, with evidence particularly from amenity societies: ‘Saunders Report – Consulting with the Amenity Sector on the National Heritage list for England’. This report comes a decade after the …
Historic England Publishes New Inclusion Strategy
Historic England has released its new strategy for Inclusion, Diversity and Equality. This strategy is the product of two years of work, informed by stakeholder workshops and meetings. It sets out how the body will work over the next three years, centred around the vision …
VisitBritain & VisitEngland have 2021 Budget Confirmed
The Government has confirmed that VisitBritain & VisitEngland will have a rollover budget for the next year and will receive an additional sum to be put towards agreed priorities. The budget includes £19.9 million for VisitBritain, £7.1 million for VisitEngland, and an additional £5 million …
New Funding Announced for the Culture Recovery Fund
The Government has announced a second round of funding from the Culture Recovery Fund. £400 million of the £1.57 billion Fund, which was held back in the previous round, will soon be open for applications. £300 million in grants and £100 million in loans will …
Historic Environment Forum – Chair
The Historic Environment Forum (HEF) is seeking an experienced chair to promote collaboration across the historic environment sector and to lead on the transition to a new governance model. This fulfilling role will appeal to an experienced individual with a proven track record in facilitating …
YHA – Trustee Vacancies
The YHA [Alliance member] is seeking 3 Trustees to join its Board in 2020. The YHA is welcoming applications from all for these positions as it strives to enhance the diversity of the Board. It is actively encouraging applications from young people aged 26 or …
World Monuments Fund Britain – Events and Membership Manager
Contract: Maternity Leave Contract for 9 months, starting ideally in mid to late September 2020 Location: London. Salary: £30,000 (with the potential for more for an exceptional candidate) World Monuments Fund Britain (WMFB) [Alliance member] is seeking a qualified professional for the role of Events …
The Mills Archive Trust – Development Officer
Location: Reading Salary: £23,000 – £25,000 Hours and contract: Full time, 37.5 hours.18 months contract. The Mills Archive Trust [Alliance member] is seeking a Development Officer with fundraising experience to work with the Director to raise funds for this unique heritage charity. The post holder …