Dorset Council has awarded £137,751 to Weymouth Civic Society to support vital waterproofing works at Nothe Fort. The investment will help protect the historic landmark, reduce water ingress, and create…
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Ambitious plans to transform historic buildings in Portsoy are on course for success thanks to National Lottery funding announced this month. The National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced its support…
Heritage Network member the Samlesbury Hall Trust were honoured by a royal visit in February as King Charles III spent time looking around the wonderful grade I building as part…
Press release available in Welsh below. Cyfarthfa Castle in Merthyr Tydfil welcomed over 59,000 visitors in 2025, an increase of 75% on the previous year. The huge growth in attendance…
Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT) has published its three-year strategy, Our Future at Fifty, setting out its plans to restore more at-risk buildings across Scotland through community partnerships, innovation in…
We are delighted to announce two exciting opportunities to join our staff team thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Department for Communities Northern Ireland. Events…
Historic England announce new 2026 Programme of Carbon Reduction Webinars and Decarbonisation Resources Historic England are running engaging Carbon Literacy Workshops and Webinars, alongside their current training programme all about...
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We are recruiting a part time Development and Outreach Officer for Northern Ireland, thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and the Department for Communities Northern Ireland. This…
This week marks the official launch of the new season of Sussex Heritage Trust Awards, where the region celebrates and recognises the highest standards of excellence in restoration and renovation…
Capeli Cymru: Gwarchod Treftadaeth Anghydffurfiol Cymru Capeli Cymru yw prosiect cyffrous newydd Comisiwn Brenhinol Henebion Cymru i ddeall, dogfennu, ac ymateb i’r golled gynyddol yn nhreftadaeth Anghydffurfiol Cymru. Wedi’i…
Birch InSpire are pleased to report that following the submission of an extensive Business Plan last week to the Chelmsford Diocesan Board of Finance, the Diocese have voted to support…
What did Impact 2025 show? Heritage Network members are currently filling out the latest Impact Survey. The results from this survey will generate the Impact Report, an annual report that…
Rotherham Civic Society has made a posthumous award to Dame Julie Kenny, for the important role she played in saving one of the borough’s greatest assets, Wentworth Woodhouse. The annual…
Would you like to take people on tours of your site, project, or local area in 2026? Do you already lead tours for members of the community, or regularly invite…
The Ramsgate not-for-profit Heritage Lab Ramsgate has formally nominated two buildings in Ramsgate — the East Cliff Lift and the former St John Ambulance building on Sussex Street — to…
We are proud to announce the appointment of our new 2026 Youth Forum Steering Committee! A very warm welcome to Caitlyn Stewart, Rae Wnuk, Ellie Hartfield, Claire Taylor, and Niamh…
Heritage Trust for the North West Trustee, and Director of the Super Slow Way, Laurie Peake, from Clitheroe was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours list for her…
We are delighted to offer 3 new 12-month heritage traineeships, thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic England, Historic Environment Scotland and the National Trust for Scotland….
We are proud to announce that the Heritage Network has been accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, our second certificate confirming our commitment to becoming a disability confident organisation. This accreditation demonstrates that we are working to become more…
Accessibility and inclusion are such broad topics that it’s difficult to know where to start, especially when you want to improve not only your organisation but also your 1000+ members…
Nantgarw China Works Trust has received multi-year funding from Postcode Community Trust thanks to funds raised by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. Awarded a total of £45,000 over three…
Closed for regular services for over two decades, the Grade II* listed Middle Street Synagogue located in the heart of Brighton’s historic Lanes is of significant heritage importance not only…
Last month, we asked not-for-profit members of the Heritage Network what they felt their biggest challenges were for 2026/27. We ask our members this each year so we can advocate…
Members of a Chinese community group helped Wentworth Woodhouse to celebrate its win in Europe’s most prestigious cultural heritage awards. The restoration of the Grade II* Camellia House in the…
The Foundation for Jewish Heritage has been asked to assist with a project that is focusing on Grimsby’s Jewish heritage. Heritage Lincolnshire has been awarded a Hidden Histories grant by…
Social Media: A perfect role for young people in local heritage groups! By Jennifer Worsh, Heritage Network Youth Forum member Local history and heritage groups offer an incredible opportunity to…
Historic England has selected the Heritage Trust North West to take on the ownership of Grade I-listed Baguley Hall in Wythenshawe, South Manchester. The Trust will now seek to work with local…
Plas Gunter Mansion Trust has been awarded a delivery grant by The National Lottery Heritage Fund to conserve and transform the house into a fascinating visitor experience. Today, Plas Gunter…
The Heritage Network is delighted to welcome our three new Trustees to the Board. We are grateful for their skills and the time they give to the Network, and we’re…
What makes young people feel connected to their heritage? A recipe book handed down for generations, a grandma’s wartime story, a Hungarian donut and a pie at the footie. These…