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 800+ members that are spread across the UK. Our Programme Manager, Beverley Gormley, talks about our journey so far. Where to start?…
A reverse glass gilder and a hand hewer have been awarded grants to help safeguard some of Sussex’s most endangered craft skills. Heritage Crafts and the Sussex Heritage Trust (SHT) have awarded the grants through the Heritage Crafts’ Endangered Crafts Fund, which was launched in 2019 to increase the likelihood…
Heritage Trust Network holds its Annual General Meeting online at 9.15 on Thursday 30th November. The meeting will receive the report and accounts from the trustees (downloadable below). 2022-23 was another successful year for the Network with membership growing from 620 to 702, lots of successful, well-attended events including Conference…
Heritage Debate 2023 Sees Vigorous, Dynamic Discussion on Heritage Sector Priorities On Wednesday 15 November, The Heritage Alliance’s annual Heritage Debate drew a crowd of up to 182 participants and stimulated a lively discussion on the key challenges facing careers in heritage in 2023. For the theme of “Careers at…
Take a foodie trip down Gracemount Mansion’s memory lane with local storyteller Jane Mather and enjoy a free hot lunch. Jane will be exploring traditional Scottish recipes from F Marian McNeil and the culinary history of the Mansion’s walled gardens, including the connections between St Andrew, St Triduana and local…
Sussex Heritage Trust and Clarke Roofing Southern Limited have announced a new fund to support bursaries for young people looking for a career in heritage roofing. ‘Foundation in Roofing for Young People’ is a new bursary designed to support young people based in Sussex aged between 18 to 25, who…
Today, the Make Your Mark in Volunteering campaign has published an Inclusive Volunteering Toolkit. Part of Scotland’s Volunteering Action Plan, the toolkit was created in partnership with the University of Strathclyde, and is supported by the Scottish Government and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Make Your Mark Inclusive Volunteering Toolkit is…
Welsh Charities Week is held annually in November, organised by the Wales Council for Voluntary Action. The aim of the week is to recognise and shine a light on the amazing work of charities, voluntary organisations, community groups and volunteers across Wales. This year Welsh Charities Week falls on 13th…
Loui Goodinson had dreamed of becoming an actor since childhood – but his hopes were dashed when he developed stage-fright at 16. Thanks to Rotherham stately home Wentworth Woodhouse, the Thorpe Hesley 19-year-old is now forging a TV and movie career – on the other side of the camera. Loui…
The Scotland Churches Sector Map, which has been created by the Heritage Trust Network, with support from Historic Churches Scotland, Scotland’s Churches Trust, National Churches Trust and Historic Environment Scotland is now live on our website. It has collated a wealth of information to help you understand the churches sector…
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