Invitation to Tender – Project Manager: Gregynong

The Gregynog Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Project Manager with a proven track record of delivering conservation building projects with high levels of participation from target groups, preferably projects funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Following the successful application to the National Heritage Lottery Fund, this is an exciting opportunity to lead and manage the Development Phase of our “Raise the Roof” Project together with a team of consultants with a wide range of skills in business planning, activity planning, interpretation planning, evaluation and fundraising to develop and submit a high-quality Round 2 application to the National Lottery Heritage Fund. Subject to confirmation of Delivery Phase funding and satisfactory performance this appointment may be extended to lead and manage the Delivery Phase of the project.

The Project Manager will have overall responsibility for leading, overseeing and project managing the Development Phase of the “Raise the Roof” Project in accordance with all National Lottery Heritage Fund requirements. The Project manager will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the project steering group, the Design Team and all stakeholders, to ensure a successful joined up approach to all stages of the project.

This brief will: –

• Provide background information on the “Raise the Roof” Project
• Provide information on the required Project Management Services
• Provide instructions on how to submit a proposal

Deadline for submissions: 23:59 on Thursday 11th December 2025

Download the brief

Download the Stage 1 Report prepared by Buttress (Appendix 6) 2 Background

Invitation to Tender – Interpretation Plan Design & Fit-Out Consultant: Plas Gunter Mansion

Plas Gunter Mansion Trust was awarded a Delivery Phase grant of £3,365,000 from the National Lottery Heritage Fund in early October 2025 to restore and redevelop Gunter Mansion.

The Trust is looking to appoint an experienced Interpretation Plan Design & Fit-Out Consultant to deliver the design and fit-out stage.

Work will start on 06 January 2026 with the fit-out due to take place in October 2027.

Tender submission deadline: Friday 12 December 2025 at 12.00.

If you would like an informal conversation or to visit the site, please contact Deborah Holland on 07798 610114.

For a full brief and application details, please follow the links

Interpretive Design & Fit-Out Brief

Appendix 1 – Referee details
Appendix 2 – Insurance details
Appendix 3 – Price schedule
Appendix 4 – Declaration
Appendix 5 – Purcell RIBA Stage 3 report
Appendix 6 – Interpretation Plan
Appendix 7 – Stage 4 Programme
Appendix 8 – Stage 5+ Programme

Invitation to Tender – External Digital Interpretation Commission Ballogie Souter’s Shop: Birse Community Trust

Birse Community Trust (BCT) is seeking to appoint a consultant to support the digital interpretation of the Ballogie Souter’s (Shoemakers) Shop, made possible through generous funding from a range of funders including the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Historic Environment Scotland, and Garfield Weston.

Birse Community Trust (BCT) is a registered Scottish charity that was established in 1998, with the aim of increasing the ability of the three scattered communities within the parish – Finzean, Birse and Ballogie – to tackle local issues and capitalise on local opportunities. BCT undertakes a wide range of activities in Birse parish to promote the local common good and deliver wider public benefits.

Download the brief.

Tender submission deadline: 5pm 15th December

Chief Executive: Re-form Heritage

Contract: Permanent contract / full-time
Salary: Around £60,000 per annum

Invitation to Tender – Project Manager RIBA Stage 4+: Plas Gunther Mansion 

Invitation to Tender – Evaluation and Bid Management Consultants: Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve Project 

City of Wolverhampton Council (CWC) is seeking an experienced evaluation consultant to provide evaluation services and an experienced heritage consultant to provide bid management support for the Development Phase of the National Lottery Heritage Fund (Heritage Fund) supported project to Explore, Enhance, Protect and Promote Smestow Valley Local Nature Reserve.

The planned Delivery Phase of the project aims to enhance and celebrate the heritage value of Smestow Valley through restoration of heritage features and habitat, community engagement, interpretation and volunteering. It also aims to engage a wider range of users and improve access making the site safer and more welcoming to visit.

They are currently nearing the end of the Development Phase, the partners and CWC now wish to appoint an independent consultant to evaluate how the Development Phase has met its stated aims and approved purposes and develop an Evaluation Framework for the Delivery Phase.

Budget £10,000 Contract period February 2026 – July 2026

They also wish to appoint a Bid Consultant to support the team to complete the required Development Phase documents for the final bid submission, in line with Heritage Fund requirements.

Budget £20,000 Contract period February 2026 – August 2026
For a full brief and application details, please follow the link below:
CWC25186 – Smestow Valley Consultant

Tender submission deadline: 22nd December 2025

Any queries about the tenders will need to be submitted via the ProContract portal.

Invitation to Tender – Business Planning and Viability Consultant: Arkwright Society

The Arkwright Society at Cromford Mills is seeking a skilled and insightful consultant to lead the viability testing and support the business planning development work for the redevelopment of Building 1 and associated spaces at Cromford Mills. This appointment is a core component of their National Lottery Heritage Fund project –Cromford Mills: Celebrating Heritage, Creating a Sustainable Future.

This comprehensive brief includes delivering a full viability study to evaluate proposed uses for key buildings at the entrance to the complex, through detailed cost–benefit analysis and revenue forecasting. The study will confirm the financial sustainability of redevelopment proposals for this Grade I listed site and ensure they align with the wider strategic vision for Cromford Mills.

Alongside this, the consultant will provide expert business planning support, refining market analysis, updating core assumptions, and integrating findings from the viability work into a robust, future-focused business plan. The role involves combining stakeholder consultation, desk research, and commercial assessment to inform planning, design development, and the statutory consents process. The consultant will work closely with the Chief Finance Officer and departmental leads.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of one of Britain’s most important heritage sites, ensuring its long-term resilience and sustaining its public value.

For a full brief and application details, please follow the link

https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/about/jobs/

Tender submission deadline: Friday 2^nd January 2026 at 9am.  

Tender assessment / interviews:  Week of 12^th January 2026. (provisional)

If you would like an informal conversation or to visit the site, please contact Clare Harris, CFO of The Arkwright Society at charris@arkwrightsociety.org.uk.

Optional visits will take place upon appointment during the weeks 8^th and 15^th December 2025.

Invitation to Tender – Activity Plan Consultant: Arkwright Society

The Arkwright Society at Cromford Mills is seeking an experienced Activity Plan Consultant to lead the development of a dynamic and forward looking Activity Plan for the redevelopment of Building 1 and associated spaces at Cromford Mills. This appointment forms a core part of their National Lottery Heritage Fund project Cromford Mills: Celebrating Heritage, Creating a Sustainable Future.

The Activity Plan will ensure that people are at the heart of the project, helping them understand the needs of diverse audiences and shaping both what they deliver and how they deliver it. It will explore how public engagement and education can enrich the capital works and the long-term legacy they create.

The work will develop two key strands:

• A skills and Learning Programme, created with key stakeholders and providers, to design innovative opportunities for skills development, practical work experiences and including volunteer/staff upskilling.
• A Public Engagement Programme, informed by consultation with communities, visitors, and stakeholders to understand how people want to engage with Cromford Mills as a historic site, cultural resource, and community hub.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future public and educational impact of one of Britain’s most important heritage sites.

For a full brief and application details, please follow the link

https://www.cromfordmills.org.uk/about/jobs/

Tender submission deadline:  Friday 2^nd January 2026 at 9am

Tender assessment / interviews:  Provisional weeks:  beginning 5^th and 12^th January 2026

If you would like an informal conversation or to visit the site, please contact Eilis Scott, CEO of The Arkwright Society at escott@arkwrightsociety.org.uk 

Visits will take place upon appointment during the weeks beginning 8^th and 15^th December 2025.

Invitation to Tender – Fundraising Consultant: South East Arts London Partnership

Focus Consultants are working with the South East Arts London Partnership to secure a team for their Old Deptford Library project.

 The Arthouse Partnership is inviting tenders from a suitably qualified Fundraising Consultant for a repair and renovation project at the Partnership’s home – the old Deptford Central Library. The project successfully achieved a Development Phase grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (Heritage Fund), and the Partnership is now seeking support from a Design Team who will assist it in the future visioning of the site, alongside a wider consultant team. 

The appointment is for the Development phase, but further support may be required in the Delivery phase. 

The Consultant is required to review existing documentation and work in consultation with the Partnership and other appointed professionals – including the Architect Design Team, Activity, Engagement and Interpretation Consultant, Business Plan Consultant, Cost Consultant and Project Manager – in order to develop the proposals. 

Download the Form of Tender
Download the Access Review
Download the Draft Proposal
Download the Consultant Brief
Download the Cover Letter Instructions
Download the Programme

Deadline for submissions: 16th December

Heritage Curator: North East Scotland Preservation Trust

Invitation to Tender – Evaluation Consultant: South East Arts London Partnership

Focus Consultants are working with the South East Arts London Partnership to secure a team for their Old Deptford Library project.

The Arthouse Partnership is inviting tenders from a suitably qualified Evaluation Consultant for a repair and renovation project at the Partnership’s home – the old Deptford Central Library. The project successfully achieved a Development Phase grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund (Heritage Fund).

The appointment is for the Development and Delivery Phases, with a break clause.

The Consultant is required to review existing documentation and work in consultation with the Partnership and other appointed professionals – including the Architect Design Team, Activity, Engagement and Interpretation Consultant, Business Plan Consultant, Cost Consultant and Project Manager – in order to develop the proposals.

Download the Form of Tender
Download the Access Review
Download the Condition Survey
Download the Draft Proposal
Download the Consultant Brief
Download the Cover Letter Instructions
Download the Programme

Deadline for submissions: 2nd December

Trustee to Chair Wales Committee: National Lottery Heritage Fund

The National Lottery Heritage Fund is looking for a new Trustee to Chair their Wales Committee.  Join the largest dedicated funder of heritage in the UK today and shape the future of Welsh heritage.  In this role, you’ll oversee the strategic planning and management of the organisation and contribute to a vision for heritage that is valued, cared for and sustained for everyone. They’re looking for a commitment to supporting Welsh Heritage and knowledge and experience of policy and the legal environment in Wales.

Remuneration: £20,749 per year
They welcome applications from people living or working in Wales.

No previous public appointment experience needed. If you have passion, the right skills and the drive to make a difference, there’s a seat at the table waiting for you.

For more details and application instructions, visit: https://apply-for-public-appointment.service.gov.uk/roles/8980

Application deadline: 12 December 2025

Heritage and Research Trustee: Dronfield Heritage Trust

Dronfield Heritage Trust is looking for a talented, experienced, Heritage professional to join the Board to guide and advise the charity in developing and implementing a realistic heritage strategy.

Responsible to: Chair, Dronfield Heritage Trust

Purpose: To ensure the charity fulfills its purpose of delivering a programme of heritage services and events which financially support the charity, and to give strategic advice to any new capital projects.

Hours: Approximately 6-8 hours a month

Salary: This is a voluntary role.

Expenses: Travel and other reasonable expenses will be paid by prior agreement.

EDI Statement: DHT is committed to fostering equality of opportunity for anyone interested in working with them. They are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse community in which everyone can thrive. The legal obligations of Trustees can be found at on the Charity Commission website. Please read the publication CC3, The Essential Trustee.

Closing date? This post remains open until filled.

INTERESTED?

Please email either Liz Snape for the full details and application procedure. If you wish to have an informal chat with the Chair of Trustees, please email Louise to arrangement a time.

Office: Liz Snape / Chair of Trustees: Louise Third Phone number: 07814 140034 / 07773 288342

Email: admin@dronfieldhallbarn.org / louise@louisethird.com

Volunteer Researchers: Boston Preservation Trust

Boston Preservation Trust are looking for people to join their research group to help uncover the fascinating history of one of Boston’s most iconic buildings – from its construction to the present day.

Explore themes like trade, craftsmanship, servants’ lives and local connections. No experience needed – just curiosity and a love of heritage. Your research will help to shape future exhibitions, events and story telling at Fydell House.

When and where?
Boston Library from 11am – 1pm
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from the 11th November.

Interested? Email fydell@rootedarts.org.uk

Volunteers: Middleton Hall

Secure your place in history!  Middleton Hall are looking for volunteers to join their team.

The Hall, gardens and grounds have been lovingly restored by their team of dedicated volunteers since 1980. They are always keen to welcome new enthusiastic people to help take care of their unique historic house and gardens and help open its doors to more visitors.

Join their friendly volunteer team and share your existing experience and skills or learn new skills while you work in a beautiful setting. Want to volunteer at a heritage and horticultural site in the Midlands, then look no further! They offer a wide variety of volunteering opportunities – gardening, tea room, visitor experience, events, living history reenactment, bookshop and so much more !

To find out how you can make a difference and join the team, visit their website https://www.middleton-hall.co.uk/volunteer or
contact enquiries@middleton-hall.co.uk

Assorted Volunteers: Ramsgate Historic Quarter Scheme

The Ramsgate Historic Quarter Scheme are looking for a range of volunteers to join their team.

They’re looking for volunteers to help with Captain Abbott’s Garden, with their traditional lighting scheme, for their heritage building skills workshops and to raise money for a permanent school.

They need a historical researcher to find out more about the sea captains who lived in the area as well as their international trading partners and for their campaign to trace the lost architectural treasures of Ramsgate.

And finally, a tech creative to run their digital design, social media and website.

To apply contact info@ramsgatehistoricquarter.org

Treasurer – Gracemount Mansion Development Trust

Gracemount Mansion are at an exciting stage in their project and need an enthusiastic Treasurer to come on board.    

They are looking for someone who has either previously held a Treasurer role or who has a background in Finance and would like the opportunity to take on a Treasurer role, by way of a Trustee position on the Board. 

You’ll be joining a Board of many talents. All the Trustees have a passion to drive forward the Gracemount Mansion project which is at the first phases of the redevelopment programme.  This will see the repair and redevelopment of Gracemount Mansion House, a B listed building, to its former glory for the benefit of the community. 

 Trustee commitment 

The commitment of our Trustees is that we ask you to attend our formal quarterly Trustee meetings (often held in the evening), an AGM and a max of two strategy workshops a year.  Some of our other Trustees chair sub-committees e.g. Property and Planning; Finance and Funding etc. 

Treasurer commitment 

We would ask the Treasurer to chair the finance and funding committee, held at a time that is convenient for you. 

Other requirements would see you being a signatory on the bank account, presenting the financials at our AGM, and if you really want to get totally involved helping oversee the monthly booking process and other key financial matters e.g. liaising on VAT matters, donation and gift aid tracking etc 

To find out more about Gracemount Mansion and the role visit their website: https://gracemountmansion.com/vacancies

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Volunteer Tour Guides: Sir John Moore Foundation

1. Opening the museum for visitors on Sunday afternoons
2. Maintain effective records and carry out relevant administrative tasks.
3. Keeping the museum clean and tidy, ready for the following week.

1. Good communication and organisation skills
2. Excellent attention to detail
3. Interest in the heritage and history of Appleby Magna, Sir Christopher Wren, Sir John Moore, or education.

Volunteers: Norwegian Church Arts Centre

The Norwegian Church Arts Centre is currently seeking to appoint volunteers for a variety of roles to contribute towards the success of the Norwegian Church Heritage Research and Outreach project. The roles we are currently seeking volunteers for are…
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Gallery Welcome Hosts: The Gallery Welcome Hosts will play a crucial part in promoting the history of the church and the heritage work being carried out by the team at the Norwegian Church Arts Centre, particularly when their semi-permanent exhibition is on show in the Dahl-Oriel Gallery, or they have internally organised exhibitions. The Gallery Welcome Hosts will be situated in the gallery to help and answer visitors’ questions, invigilate exhibitions, and track visitor numbers. They will also contribute to the registration of guests and speakers at conferences and heritage-related events.

Educational Facilitators: Volunteers in this role will help organise the church’s educational, craft, and community engagement activities.

Research Assistants: The Research Assistants will help the Historian and Outreach Officer in researching and producing information focused on the Norwegian Church Arts Centre and the Norwegian Seamen’s Mission in the United Kingdom. They will also help maintain the project’s digital Open Science Framework site. The Research Assistants can be based remotely, checking in with the Historian and Outreach Officer when required.

Newsletter Sub Editors: The Newsletter Sub Editors will contribute to the development and editing of a new newsletter – ‘Friends of the Norwegian Church’. The publication will include information about the Art Centre’s heritage work, community events, and updates about other activities at the Norwegian Church. They will report to the Editor of the newsletter, the Historian and Outreach Officer.
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These voluntary roles provide excellent opportunities to gain experience working in a thriving cultural venue in the heart of Cardiff Bay. If you are interested in any of these roles, please contact thomas@norwegianchurchcardiff.com with any queries you may have or to register your interest.

Trustee: Middleton Hall and Gardens

Middleton Hall is a grade 2*listed building and Garden situated in North Warwickshire, run by a board of Trustees and a large team of volunteers and full-time staff.

They are looking to add to their board of Trustees and are seeking individuals with experience of any of the following areas:

• The role of Treasurer
• Organisational development,
• Fundraising in third sector organisations,
• Grounds and garden development,
• Conservation and land management
• Qualified chartered accountant / financial qualifications and experience
• Human resource systems,
• Strategic management in public sector organisations.

The Trustee will be part of a Board of experienced personnel managing the Middleton Hall Charitable Trust and reinforcing its effectiveness as a not-for-profit heritage site. Trustees will also be members of the Board Sub Committees which oversee the human resource processes, the finance position, strategic planning, and tenant’s issues.

Board meetings are approximately every two months, and are held in the evening with occasional addition sessions for strategic planning updates.

Potential Trustees are encouraged to work with them by attending Board meetings, for a maximum of three months, before a final decision is made as to the preferred long-term role with the organisation.

Contact pat.collins@middleton-hall.co.uk

Trustees: Robert Burns Ellisland Trust

The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust is recruiting to its board of trustees, including a Chair of the Board.  These appointments are critical to strengthen and develop the trust at an exciting time in its history. The Trust are moving forward as a newly accredited museum and embarking on an ambitious plan to develop the heritage site as a cultural destination of international significance. This will require the Trust to raise significant funds, support the maintenance and development of the farm buildings and collection and monitor and manage a major capital project.

The Chair provides leadership to the Board and Executive Team, harnessing and directing the Trustees’ efforts in support of the Ellisland’s wide-ranging conservation, learning and engagement activities. This is a crucial time for the Trust as they prepare for a significant capital redevelopment of the site of Ellisland Farm. The new Chair will help them to develop the Ellisland Farm’s future strategy, navigating the opportunities and challenges of the coming years and building upon our previous track record of success. They will be a strategic thinker, a creative communicator and have an unwavering commitment to the heritage of Robert Burns and his wife Jean Armour, in a spirit of equality, diversity and inclusion. A key focus for the Chair over the next five to eight years will be fundraising and the completion of the capital redevelopment and development of their new Business Plan for 2023 and beyond. They will also be recruiting for additional Trustees during the course of 2023 and the Chair will lead on this exciting chance to expand the skillset and representation at Board level.

• Key Responsibilities
• Strategic Leadership and Advocacy
• Develop the strategic direction for the Trust in conjunction with the Trust’s senior officers and ensure the execution of the strategy by the Executive Team.
• Actively support an efficient and visible fundraising function at Board level, enabling Trustees to understand, support and contribute to fundraising to enable to the organisation to execute its ambitions.
• Set high level direction for and manage the performance of the Trust’s senior officers.
• Assist in and, where appropriate, lead the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust’s positioning and reputation management, representing the Trust at functions both internal and external, within Scotland and nationally throughout the UK.
• Engage with tourism and economic development appropriate to the international importance of Ellisland Farm.
• Oversee relations with funding bodies and key national bodies. Board Management and Governance.
• Lead the Board of Trustees, ensuring that Trustees fulfil their responsibilities for governance of the Trust, meeting legal and constitutional requirements.
• Chair general and extraordinary Board meetings, away days and sub-committee as appropriate.
• Work to ensure strengthening of Board membership and support the recruitment of new Board members in line with our skills audit and contribute to induction of new Trustees.
• Take principal responsibility for Corporate Governance ensuring that an appropriate organisational, process and control environment is established.
• Maintain a full understanding of the Trust’s operations and the sectors in which it operates together with the Trustees, oversee the Trust’s revenue funding agreements and outcomes associated with these.
• Appoint sub committees for specific areas of the Trust’s work, with the approval of the Board and delegate functions as necessary.

Staff

• Provide support to the Trust’s senior officers and review and monitor their performance and delivery on the Trust’s strategic objectives as set out in business plans.
• Knowledge, Skills and Experience.
• Demonstrate active interest in the heritage of Robert Burns and Jean Armour and of the local area around Ellisland.
• Understand opportunities and challenges facing the UK cultural and tourism sectors and the social, cultural and financial context within which the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust operates.
• Preferably have experience of major capital redevelopment project
• Have experience in setting and reviewing strategic direction and achievement
• Commit to giving the time to prepare for and lead board meetings, and attend sub-committee meetings where appropriate
• Have a working knowledge of governance and management and understanding of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trustees.
• Understand financial data, approval of annual accounts and maintenance of financial solvency, whether in commercial, public or not-for-profit sectors, and be able to monitor the financial performance of the Trust.
• Preferably have experience as a Board member of a charity or similar organisation.
• Be committed to the Trust’s vision, mission and values.
• Demonstrate good, independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment.
• Balance tact and diplomacy with willingness to challenge and constructively criticise.
• Be strongly committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

The Chair will be expected to:

• Champion the work of the Trust, helping to raise our profile at all levels.
• Ensure proper and effective governance of Robert Burns Ellisland Trust, guiding its strategic direction in line with their charitable purpose.
• Actively support the team in fundraising efforts, proudly searching and advocating for philanthropic and commercial support of the Robert Burns Ellisland Trust to existing and prospective funders.
• Use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board reach sound decisions.
• Monitor the internal and external risks facing the Trust and ensure measures are in place to mitigate risk wherever possible.

More information can be found here.

To apply: Please e-mail a one-page expression of interest outlining your skills and past experience, why the experience outlined would benefit the Ellisland Trust, and why you want to join. Email to ellislandchair@gmail.com

Trustees: Robert Burns Ellisland Trust

The Robert Burns Ellisland Trust is recruiting to its board of trustees. These appointments are critical to strengthen and develop the trust at an exciting time in its history. The Trust are moving forward as a newly accredited museum and embarking on an ambitious plan to develop the heritage site as a cultural destination of international significance. This will require the Trust to raise significant funds, support the maintenance and development of the farm buildings and collection and monitor and manage a major capital project.

Trustees have an active role in managing and helping fundraise for the work of the Trust.

They will be expected to:

• Offer firm strategic direction to the organisation.
• Set overall policy.
• Define goals.
• Set targets.
• Evaluate performance against agreed targets to safeguard the good name, and values of the organisation.
• Ensure the financial stability and efficient administration of the organisation.
• Protect and manage the property of the trust.
• Ensure appropriate investment of the Trust’s funds.
• Appoint any officers and monitor their performance.
• In general comply with all trustee fiduciary duties under charity law.

They will also need to demonstrate:

• Preparedness to be involved directly in management supervision and
  fundraising for the Trust.
• Business acumen.
• A strong sense of accountability.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Board level experience of the private or public sector is also desirable.
• Knowledge of and passion for Dumfries and Galloway.

The trust is specifically looking for trustees with some of the following skills and experience:

• Fundraising
• Project management
• Business development
• Tourism and economic development
• Local and/or national government
• Accountancy
• Working with trusts and foundations
• Working with individual giving
• Cultural heritage
• Marketing and communications specific to the cultural sector
• Education and community development
• Charity governance
• Legal issues
• Human resources

More information can be found here.

To apply: Please e-mail a one-page expression of interest outlining your skills and past experience, why the experience outlined would benefit the Ellisland Trust, and why you want to join. Email to ellislandchair@gmail.com

Trustees: Wymering Manor Trust

Would you like to join the Wymering Manor Trust, which is planning the future of one of Portsmouth’s oldest houses?

Built by Catholics in 1581, its Elizabethan timber frame wraps round the great hall with its dramatic twisting staircases to the fine rooms and attics above, while the nineteenth century extensions offer several larger spaces. It’s listed Grade II*, and its atmospheric interiors and garden attract enthusiastic volunteers and many visitors on Open Days.

The trust’s aim is to restore, convert and build a sustainable future for the manor, for local people to enjoy as their ‘home from home’, as they manage the building to earn its keep by letting rooms for events, meetings, education and training, putting on plays, ghost hunting, socialising and new activities. Once restored, it will be a centre for the local community and a catalyst for regeneration of this deserving area of the city, offering help in wellbeing, tackling loneliness and isolation, developing personal skills and bringing the community together to shape its future.

They’re on track to raise the funds they need with the application to the final stage of lottery funding and matched fundraising. They have consultants’ plans for business development, financial feasibility, design options, audience development, catering and weddings and interpretation. Now key areas of focus for the trustees are developing their forward plans, strategy development and maintaining their financial viability.

To make their plans a reality, they are seeking new trustees and a secretary who recognise the contemporary role of heritage places, spaces and culture, valuing the contribution they make to sustaining people’s social wellbeing as well as their educational, environmental and economic development. They also recognise the importance of volunteering in their community. Together the trustees are shaping the key next stages of the manor’s future. They are particularly interested in applications from people with specific expertise or experience in the following fields:

*local engagement / networking
*event management
*legal advice
*surveying and property management
*health and safety
*commercial and small business development
*public relations and social media

Please apply via email to applications@wymeringmanortrust.org.uk. When they receive your application, they will send you further information.

They are also looking for volunteers to care for the house and garden and to lead tours. Apply to annmarie.ridgway@wymeringmanortrust.org.uk.

Volunteers: Tolpuddle Old Chapel Trust

Are you looking for a new challenge and can give an hour or two of your time?

Tolpuddle Old Chapel Trust is looking for enthusiastic volunteers who can make a contribution to to their continued work to preserve a unique and historic building, as well as providing a new amenity for the village and surrounding areas.

A wide range of opportunities are available – stewarding, supporting educational visits, fundraising, maintenance, planning and organising events, finance.

• No specific experience required
• Training offered
• Work as part of a team
• Meet new people
• Learn about and gain experience of the heritage sector

Interested? Email deliverymanager@tolpuddleoldchapeltrust.org

Trustees: Clackmannanshire Heritage Trust

Do you have an interest in historic buildings and landscapes? Do you have a passion for the built and historic environment of Clackmannanshire? Would you like to contribute to help save some of the Wee County’s heritage? If the answer is YES, then Clackmannanshire Heritage Trust want to hear from you.

Clackmannanshire Heritage Trust is a charitable company established in 1988 to protect, maintain and improve historically important buildings and the landscape of Clackmannanshire. The main current project is the restoration of Sauchie Tower, a medieval Tower already in remarkable condition for its age, to a fully functional space. The Sauchie Tower project is in its infancy, but has a huge momentum behind it, and it is therefore an ideal time to get involved and play your part in its restoration.

The Trust would like to be more visible and connected to the communities of Clackmannanshire, highlighting the very special buildings and places of the county, and giving people a pride in their heritage, with the aim that they will support and take action to protect it. Part of this is through the development of a new website and have a social media presence.

The trust are seeking new Trustees to join their board on a voluntary basis and help drive their aims forward. There are four board meetings a year (held on a Friday morning) as well as occasional site meetings; Trustees are also expected to contribute to at least one Working Group. Meetings of the Working Groups are usually held online using Zoom.

They aspire to be an active and diverse board of Trustees and would be particularly interested to hear from individuals with skills and experience in:

• Digital Communications

• Marketing

• Fundraising and grant funding applications

• Administration

• Charity governance/Legal

The Trust welcomes applications from anyone with a strong connection to Clackmannanshire who wants to play an active role in protecting, conserving, and restoring its built heritage.

To apply, please send a covering letter and a brief CV telling us more about you. Please outline in your letter how your skills and experience will help the Trust to develop its work further and benefit the local community and its built heritage.

All applications/ and any questions you may have are to be submitted initially by email to: CHT Secretary at: chtrust@btinternet.com

Volunteer Treasurer: Runcorn Heritage Development Trust

Runcorn Heritage Development Trust needs passionate and dedicated people to help us grow and make real change in the historic environment of Runcorn.

We are looking for a volunteer treasurer to join Runcorn Heritage Development Trust.  This is a key position within the committee, enabling us to grow as a charity and support the valuable work of RHDT as well as adding value to the local community.

In particular, we’d like help with:

• Oversee preparation of budgets, accounts and financial statements, and present these to the committee
• Putting in controls and ensuring we are fully compliant
• Advice on all things financial and budgeting
• Monitor the finances of the group and discuss this with the committee
• Contribute to fundraising ideas and fundraising applications

What we are looking for:

• Treasury experience preferred but not essential
• Strong aptitude for numbers
• Excellent attention to detail, combined with strong organisational skills
• Efficient and thorough approach
• Interest in the heritage and history of Runcorn and wanting to make a different to its current buildings

For more information, or to apply, email runcornhdt@gmail.com

Volunteer Secretary: Runcorn Heritage Development Trust

Runcorn Heritage Development Trust needs passionate and dedicated people to help us grow and make real change in the historic environment of Runcorn.

We are looking for a volunteer secretary to join Runcorn Heritage Development Trust.  This is a key position within the committee, enabling us to grow as a charity and support the valuable work of RHDT as well as adding value to the local community.

In particular, we’d like help with:

1. Ensuring meetings are effectively arranged, organised and minuted
2. Maintain effective records and carry out the relevant administrative tasks.
3. Contribute to fundraising ideas and funding applications.

What we are looking for:

1. Good communication and organisation skills
2. Excellent attention to detail
3. Efficient and thorough approach
4. Interest in the heritage and history of Runcorn and wanting to make a different to its current buildings

For more information, or to apply, email runcornhdt@gmail.com