Introduction to Heritage Network
Wednesday 6th May 9.00 - 10.00
...then every 1st Wednesday of the month
Online
A brief free webinar to introduce partners, funders, potential new members and other organisations to the work of Heritage Network.
What is Heritage Network? Who are our members? What do we do for them? What makes us different from other national heritage organisations? Should your organisation join? Should you recommend people to join? Could you be working in partnership with us? Join this webinar to find out.
Heritage Network Conference 2026 - Belfast & Armagh
Sunday 27th September - Tuesday 29th September
Belfast & Armagh
Join hundreds of community heritage leaders in Belfast and Armagh for three days of networking, discussion, learning, exploration.
The community heritage networking event of the year is back for 2026 and this year we are in Northern Ireland.
There is nothing quite like the Heritage Network Conference. In recent years it has grown into the most lively, informative and fun event in the heritage sector calendar. The emphasis is on the impact of community-led heritage on people and places, explored through the experience of heritage regeneration in our host towns and cities and beyond.
Building Futures: Community-Led Heritage in the North East
21st May, 10.00 - 16.30
Redhills Miners Hall, Durham
Join the Heritage Network for a dedicated North East networking day, bringing together not-for-profit organisations and community champions working with—or from—historic buildings across the region.
Hosted at the iconic Redhills Miners Hall in Durham, this interactive day offers a chance to connect with peers, gain fresh perspectives, and explore both leading and emerging heritage projects shaping the North East.
Hear from community leaders and heritage specialists revitalising historic buildings, sites, and spaces for public benefit. Gather advice, tools, and real-world examples you can apply to your own work. Our speakers will include Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust, Navigator North, Tees Valley, and Hadrian’s Wall Wetlands Landscape Recovery.
We’ll also have a “Meet the Funder” session with National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Architectural Heritage Fund, Historic England, and Community Foundation North East.
And a behind-the-scenes tour of Redhills Miners Hall.
Meet the Funder: Architectural Heritage Fund, Heritage Revival Fund
2nd June, 13.00 - 14.00
Online
The Architectural Heritage Fund have announced a £46million expansion of the Heritage Revival Fund aimed at supporting communities to rescue and repurpose neglected historic buildings in town centre locations across England.
Join us for this interactive online session where you’ll learn more about the grants available from the manager of the Heritage Revival Fund at the Architectural Heritage Fund , and have the chance to ask questions about applying for funding for your project.
Whether you are thinking of applying for funding for the first time, want to check if your project is eligible, or need advice on which grant to apply for, this webinar will give you the knowledge and insights to progress your project.
Heritage Crafts Showcase & Historic Railway Tour
3rd June, 09.30 - 13.00
Conservation Works Depot, Moira, County Down
Enjoy exclusive access to the Historic Environment Division’s Conservation Works Depot at Moira, with a behind-the-scenes look at its facilities and operations. Meet skilled craftspeople—including joiners, stone masons and blacksmiths—and see traditional techniques in action. The visit also includes a guided tour of the historic railway buildings at Moira Railway Station, offering insight into their restoration and importance.
North UK Mills Group June Meeting
11th June, 10.00 - 11.30
Online
These free, online meetings are for anyone with an interest in mill heritage, owners or operators of commercial or converted historic mill buildings, and those with a full-time role in developing or running mills.
Join us online in June for a talk by Graham Brooks, Chair of Warwick Bridge Community Benefit Society in Carlisle, as he asks the question ‘Can a watermill be operated profitably?’.
Graham will present an outline of the history of Warwick Bridge Corn Mill, including its renovation in 2019 and the setting up of the Community Benefit Society, before diving into the challenges it has faced over the last 6 years and reflecting on how the mill will be moving forward in 2026 and beyond.
Network Day
17th June, 10.15 - 15.45
Online
Join us for Network day
Our member-only online event featuring four essential topics. Get a ticket for the whole day and drop into the sessions that interest you.
Details of confirmed speakers and programme updates to follow shortly!
If you have any questions please do get in touch with admin@heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk
Exploring community heritage landscapes in Wales | Archwilio tirweddau treftadaeth gymunedol yng Nghymru
June 25 Mehefin, 10.30 - 15.30
In person, Penllergare Valley Woods
This event will look at heritage projects across Wales and the The Penllergare Trust’s heritage projects, including its upcoming observatory project.
Members and non-members are welcome, the event will focus on shared learning, networking and discussion on the themes of community heritage, nature and heritage, exploration and interpretation.
Bydd y digwyddiad hwn yn bwrw golwg ar brosiectau treftadaeth ledled Cymru a phrosiectau treftadaeth Ymddiriedolaeth Penllergaer, gan gynnwys eu prosiect arsyllfa sydd ar y gweill.
Mae croeso mawr i aelodau a rhai nad ydyn nhw’n aelodau, bydd y digwyddiad yn canolbwyntio ar ddysgu ar y cyd, rhwydweithio a thrafodaetau ynghylch themâu treftadaeth gymunedol, natur a threftadaeth, archwilio a dehongli.
Valuing Seaside Heritage
26th June, 10.00 - 16.30
Saltdean Lido, Brighton
Join us on 26 June 2026 at the iconic Saltdean Lido, Brighton, for the Valuing Seaside Heritage Symposium. Organised by Seaside Heritage Network, Historic Buildings & Places, and Heritage Network, this full-day event brings together heritage professionals, policymakers, practitioners, academics and coastal stakeholders to explore the cultural, economic and community value of seaside heritage.
Explore how seaside heritage supports regeneration, tourism, identity, and sustainability through keynote speeches, including The Lord Bassam of Brighton, panel discussions, and project insights from Saltdean, Ramsgate, Cleethorpes, and Weston-super-Mare.
Gain insight into funding landscapes, enjoy networking throughout the day, and take part in optional activities, including a swim at the iconic lido and beachside “Chips and Chat” networking.
Sustainable Island Heritage
26th June, 10.00 - 16.00
St Magnus Centre, Kirkwall
This event will highlight some of the most exciting regeneration projects happening in Orkney at the moment. Members and non members are very welcome to attend. Our focus will be on shared learned, inspiration and networking.
More details to be confirmed soon.
Sustaining Heritage in Challenging Environments
30th July, 10.00 - 18.00
Rathlin Island, Northern Ireland
Challenge yourself to a different learning experience and join Heritage Network’s day trip to Rathlin Island for a networking event sharing with and learning from Rathlin Community Development Association around the themes of heritage regeneration, restoration, sustainability and social enterprise in a fragile environmental and financial landscape.