Heritage Trust Network Conference is coming to Dunfermline! Always the highlight of the year, our Conference is a relaxed and friendly three days of inspirational speakers, lively discussions and fascinating tours and visits to historic sites and community projects.

Dunfermline has been chosen as the venue because of its fascinating mix of historic sites and the way local organisations including Network member, Fife Historic Buildings Trust, are working together to make the most of its heritage assets.

Following a successful Heritage Futures Wales event in March, we are brining the event north! Join us in Wrexham for a day conference including talks from heritage practitioners across the sector, with an opportunity to network and connect with peers and professionals alike.

This event is aimed at young people aged 18-30 interested in a career in heritage, discover what the sector has to offer!

Booking details will be available on our website and Eventbrite soon, watch this space.

Join our October meeting to discuss hydro schemes!

This meeting is for members of the public with an interest in mill heritage, owners or operators of commercial or converted historic mill buildings and/or those of us with a full-time role in developing and/or running mills.

There will be a short presentation on ‘Hydropower at New Lanark Mills’ – the past and current use of hydroelectric power at New Lanark

What does it take to revitalise a town centre? What partnerships, initiatives and mindsets are essential to put the heritage built environment at the very heart of the transformation?

Join us for our webinar exploring how one company spearheaded the regeneration of Nottingham’s architectural, cultural and industrial heritage, with sustainability and social value at its core.

Carbon Literacy is a key way for organisations to gain an awareness of the causes and impacts of climate change and an understanding of carbon emissions. It provides a great foundation for individuals, teams and organisations to begin to take steps towards reducing their carbon emissions and become more environmentally sustainable.

The focus of Carbon Literacy is about empowering people to take action. To become certified as Carbon Literate you must pledge to undertake an individual and group action that will help you and your organisation to achieve net zero.

*For heritage organisations based in England*

What do we need to do to ensure a future for our town and city centres? Where are the successful initiatives and partnerships? How do we attract funding together? See how organisations are working together to bring life back to our high streets.

Join us in Newport, south Wales for our final in-person high street regeneration day conference that will explore case studies and opinions on how we can rescue, reuse and regenerate our town centres from the people who have been there and done it. Lunch will be provided and we’ll also be taking a tour of Newport’s regeneration area with Newport City Council during the afternoon.

Join Graham Bell from Cultura Trust for a live case study about Carlisle, reconciling its overlays of history with the need to flex; informed interventions, not unintended consequences. It should help enable your piece of the urban jigsaw to fit.

A brief webinar to introduce partners, funders, potential new members and other organisations to the work of Heritage Trust Network.

Dates:

Wednesday 8 November 2024 9:00AM

Wednesday 4 December 2024 9:00AM

Whether you’re an organisation in the early stages of a regeneration project or an individual stepping into a new heritage regeneration role, our program is tailored just for you. We understand the challenges and uncertainties of the sector, which is why we’ve curated a comprehensive curriculum covering essential topics such as The Use, The Money, and The Works.

The programme will include expert speakers, case studies from those who have been there before and engaging activities to get you thinking! You will have the opportunity to network and build contacts with all attendees.

Are you finding your utility bills challenging or are looking to explore green energy?  Partner Plus members Utility Aid are offering one-to-one clinics to help members with their energy enquiries.

These free sessions from Utility Aid are designed for people who have queries about their usage, meter profiles and VAT. They can offer advice and guidance around billing issues, searching the market, and support around Net Zero.

There will be six appointments available, exclusively for members, for a one-to-one meeting with a Utility Aid expert.

Update: These sessions are now fully booked.  Use the link below to express your interest in future Utility Aid clinics.

Are you a community group thinking about taking ownership of your local church? Are you already managing your church for the benefit of the community? This free online event is for you.

Heritage Trust Network and Historic Churches Scotland have joined forces to host an ongoing event series for any group contemplating the future of their church building.

At these free online events we share case studies from those who have forged a new future for their church and host discussion forums amongst all attendees.