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Network Events

learning – discussing – networking

Introduction to Heritage Trust Network

1st May, 5th June, 3rd July 9.00 - 10.00
online

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.

These free events (on the first Wednesday of each month) are for people involved in not-for-profit heritage organisations, heritage businesses, local authorities and partner organisations.

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A Future for Your Church

10th May 2024 10.00 - 11.30
online

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.

Deborah Kent, Project Officer at Fife Historic Buildings Trust will present on the recent study that was completed in 2023. Deborah will share the steps taken, community engagement activities that were carried out and the lessons learned from the study.

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Constructive Conversations

11th May 2024 18.00 - 21.00
Tywi Centre, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire

Following the Tywi Centre’s Sustainable and Traditional Buildings Fair, Heritage Trust Network are hosting ‘Constructive Conversations’ an evening networking event for organisations and individuals to create and join conversations about their projects.

There will be some initial topics to discuss, based on what you’ve told us you want to talk about, followed by an opportunity network and natter with others from around Wales, as well as some refreshments and entertainment to help the conversation flow.

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Heritage Development Trusts Spring Gathering

15th - 16th May 2024

Hat Factory Arts Centre, Luton

These two days of lively discussion and exploration are for multi-project heritage trusts that work across a city, county or region and for larger single-site trusts that play a strategic role in their place. The Architectural Heritage Fund’s Heritage Development Trusts project is supporting a group of trusts on a journey that will improve their impact and resilience. This is the first of a series of events organised by Heritage Trust Network and the Architectural Heritage Fund to share the learning beyond the Heritage Development Trusts to a wider group of organisations.

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Network Academy: The Regeneration Journey

20th May - 23rd May, mornings only

Online

Apply for our next online learning programme!

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.

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Working with Communities to Activate Town Centres

5th June 2024 09:30 - 16:30
Wakefield

Without buy-in from the local community, High Street and Town Centre regeneration is doomed to fail. Join our speakers to find out how they engage communities and what they’ve been doing to attract people and investment to their town centres.

This day conference at Unity Hall in Wakefield, a building that was saved and restored, will include talks and case studies, lunch and a tour of the Art House and the local heritage action zone.

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Regenerating Huntly!

18th June 2024
Huntly, Aberdeenshire

Are you working on a heritage regeneration project in Scotland? Keen to meet others who are working on similar projects, ask questions and gain some inspiration?
Then this event is for you. Hear presentations from member projects across the North East, share your experiences and connect with funders.

Kindly hosted by Huntly & District Development Trust, join us at the newly opened No. 30 building to see how a multi-million pound project has created an incredible asset for the local community – including a café, cinema, co-working and retail spaces.

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Heritage Carbon Literacy Training

Various dates (2-session course)
online

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.

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Heritage Trust Network Conference 2024

29th September - 1st October

Dunfermline

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.

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