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…
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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…
Heritage Network has published its second annual impact report detailing the impact that community heritage organisations have on people and places throughout the UK. What does this mean? The Impact…
On the 9 October, Jonathan Davies, MP for Mid Derbyshire and Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on UNESCO World Heritage Sites (WHS), headlined a major conference on World…
A reflection on the impact of heritage interactions on mental health from a member of our Youth Forum. In a time when I was lost, lonely and struggling to understand…
“We aim to grow our Network, not for its own sake but because we know there are so many community heritage leaders out there who could benefit from the networking,...
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Oxford Preservation Trust (OPT) is delighted to announce the shortlist for the Oxford Preservation Trust Awards 2025, which champion the best in conservation and new design. They celebrate projects which…
This October the Heritage Network are hosting our next member networking event in Weaver’s Fields, East London. Join us by booking a ticket through Eventbrite now, and read on for…
This year our annual conference is heading to Bradford, the UK City of Culture 2025! In this blog series, we’re chatting to members of the Heritage Network and our staff…
The Ramsgate not-for-profit is now looking for Expressions of Interest to take on three of the shelters. Heritage Lab Ramsgate announced in June 2025 plans to renovate and refurbish eight…
The Folk of Gloucester has secured £142,871 from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Capital Fund for the restoration of their remarkable Pin Factory Annexe, a unique building that tells the…
Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust are delighted to announce the appointment of Amanda Nicols-Polinska as their first Deputy Chief Executive – a milestone in Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust’s continued growth. Amanda has…
We are delighted to celebrate the achievement of Heritage Network member Spilsby Sessions House and East Lindsey District Council, who have successfully secured more than £1 million of Heritage at…
The Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust (HBPT) is celebrating 50 years of saving and repurposing the county’s rich heritage of historic buildings with a special event at Bursledon Windmill on Thursday…
Naomi Atherton Ltd are excited to share with you their new name and their new brand – Fellstone Over the last 18 months, Naomi Atherton Ltd has been in an…
Workshop 1: How to Measure a Carbon Footprint (Sept – Dec 2025) Previous Participant Feedback: “Really helpful first session about carbon footprinting – seems simpler now than I originally thought.”…
Protecting its resident bats is an important part of the conservation task during the restoration of Wentworth Woodhouse, Rotherham’s Grade I listed country house. But now the tables have turned…