Communities are increasingly taking leading roles in acquiring and restoring heritage assets as part of wider high street regeneration schemes.

However, the business case for such projects can often be marginal, which requires communities to explore alternative business models and funding sources to ensure such developments are commercially viable. This workshop will draw on a series of case studies to showcase alternative business models and funding opportunities, with a focus on the growing use of social finance and community shares.

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 are joining forces to host the fourth event in this series for any group contemplating the future of their church building. At this event we will hear a case study from Dinah McDonald, trustee of Historic Kilmun, who will talk about their journey to taking ownership, building repairs, fundraising and the current focus of becoming sustainable.

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Join us at Oxford House, Bethnal Green for a day of discussion, networking and tours!

The day starts with a panel discussion on the diversity of funding sources and demonstrating the impact of high street projects.

Attendees will have the opportunity to find out all about Oxford House during a tour from John Ryan CEO before a networking lunch followed by a tour of the Tower Hamlets High Street Heritage Action Zone with Anna Zucchelli from Tower Hamlets Council.