Join us in Bradford City of Culture for the heritage networking event of the year; an exhilarating three days of tours, visits, presentations, discussions, socialising and networking.

Early bird tickets are on sale now.

There are additional discounts for Network, Partner, Supporter and Student members. Email admin@heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk for your discount code.

Does your organisation need to make a step change? Join our Network Academy cohort of leaders online this autumn to discover how to:

• become fit for funding (including effective bid-writing)
• develop your organisational strategy
• diversify your income streams

Get ready to work on real-life issues with your cohort, develop your capabilities, widen your support networks and create an action plan for your organisation. Deadline 3rd September 2025.  

Part of the Heritage Toolbox Programme for organisations in West Yorkshire.

Volunteers are essential to heritage organisations—but how do you attract, manage, and retain them? This workshop explores different volunteer roles, best practices in volunteer management, and how to create an inclusive and rewarding experience for your volunteers.  

You’ll gain valuable insights into building a thriving volunteer network. 

What is Carbon Literacy training?

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.

Session dates:

Session 1 (9th September) – 10.00 -12.30

Session 2 (16th September) – 10.00 -12.30

Part of the Heritage Toolbox Programme for organisations in West Yorkshire.

Want to make your organisation more inclusive and accessible? This workshop covers digital inclusion, inclusive marketing, audience diversification, and practical steps to widen participation. 

You’ll learn how to break down barriers and ensure your heritage organisation is inclusive and welcoming to all. 

Emphasis on inclusion – practical sessions about digital inclusion, inclusive marketing and social media, accessibility.

Part of the Heritage Toolbox Programme for organisations in West Yorkshire.

Want to make your organisation more inclusive and accessible? This workshop covers digital inclusion, inclusive marketing, audience diversification, and practical steps to widen participation. 

You’ll learn how to break down barriers and ensure your heritage organisation is inclusive and welcoming to all. 

Emphasis on diversity – practical sessions about wider engagement, audience and membership diversification

Join us at the Salmon Bothy in Portsoy for a day of insightful presentations, networking, and historic building tours.

This is a hugely exciting time as the North East Scotland Preservation Trust (NESPT) works to develop its significant long-term pipeline of regeneration projects in and around Portsoy’s A-listed Old Harbour.

We will hear directly from the NESPT and a variety of wonderful neighbouring projects showcasing the efforts being made to preserve and revive coastal heritage across north east Scotland.

Part of the Heritage Toolbox Programme for organisations in West Yorkshire.

This workshop will explore quick wins and long-term strategies to reduce your organisation’s carbon footprint, improve energy efficiency, and access funding for sustainable initiatives. 

You’ll leave with actionable steps to make your organisation more environmentally and financially sustainable. 

These free, online meetings are for anyone 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.

Our theme for October is ‘River restoration and water power’, with speakers Hannah Swanson (Scottish Environment Protection Agency) and Mark Watson (Historic Environment Scotland).

For organisations based in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Glasgow, or Neath Port Talbot.

This workshop is designed for community organisations who work with, or from, a historic building. As well as connecting you with others who share your experiences, it will provide an accessible introduction to key topics including:

• Why traditional buildings matter and how they work
• Assessing the condition of your building
• Understanding pathways to ownership
• Working with building professionals, your local authority, and more!

Speaker information and details will be listed as they are confirmed.

For organisations based in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Glasgow, or Neath Port Talbot.

This workshop is designed for community organisations who work with, or from, a historic building. As well as connecting you with others who share your experiences, it will provide an accessible introduction to key topics including:

• Engaging and involving your community
• Recruiting and retaining volunteers
• Good governance
• Partnership working and stakeholder relationships

With guest speaker Shane Quinn from Belfast Buildings Trust.

For organisations based in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon, Glasgow, or Neath Port Talbot.

This workshop is designed for community organisations who work with, or from, a historic building. It will provide an accessible introduction to key topics including:

• Exploring need and demand in your community
• Identifying potential uses for your building
• Undertaking feasibility studies and options appraisals
• Balancing strong visions with flexibility, and more!

With guest speakers Ingrid Shearer and Niall Gallacher from Glasgow Building Preservation Trust

Join us for Network Day! These are member-only events with four different sections. Get a ticket for the whole day and drop into the sessions that interest you.
Sessions include:

• The Basics
• Where’s the Money?
• Ask the experts
• Special Interest

Speaker information and details will be listed as they are confirmed, closer to the date of the event.

What is Carbon Literacy training?

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.

Session dates:

Session 1 (13th November) – 14.00-16.30

Session 2 (20th November) – 14.00-16.30

Join us for Network Day! These are member-only events with four different sections. Get a ticket for the whole day and drop into the sessions that interest you.
Sessions include:

• The Basics
• Where’s the Money?
• Ask the experts
• Special Interest

Speaker information and details will be listed as they are confirmed, closer to the date of the event.

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

What is Heritage Trust 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.