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The forum for the historic environment sector in England, supported by Historic England. http://www.historicenvironmentforum.org.uk
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Today @histenvforum.bsky.social publishes the Historic Environment Overview 2024-25, celebrating the impact of England’s heritage sector in the last financial year. Produced with support from Historic England. Read the new report: historicengland.org.uk/research/her...
#Heritage #Resilience
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

#LestWeForget
November 11, 2025 at 9:28 AM
ICYMI: Last week was national #GreenCareers week💚

Our recent Task Group on #GreenSkills in Heritage generated a number of useful resources that sought to understand skills gaps in the sector and to help colleagues properly deliver on environmental sustainability.

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November 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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*We have news*

We're joining forces with Admiral in a new three year partnership that brings together nature conservation and community protection.

We'll will work to restore vital landscapes and raise awareness of how nature-based solutions can help tackle the growing threat of flooding.
November 5, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Positive news for Rothesay Pavilion!

The A-listed gem is approaching the final stages of a long restoration and will reopen in 2027 as a vibrant hub for the community, visitors, and creatives.

We are pleased to have provided a #HESsupported grant to this project.

www.scotsman.com/heritage-and...
Art deco pavilion on Scots holiday island looks to £45m re-opening
The Rothesay Pavilion is, at last, gearing up to open its doors once more.
www.scotsman.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Only 2 days to go until #HeritageDebate 2025!

💬 Is local decision-making the future of heritage?

We’re sharing a third case study from our digital programme — Finsley Gate Wharf, submitted by the Canal & River Trust.

🔗 bit.ly/FinsleyGateW...
🎟️ bit.ly/HeritageDeba...
November 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Congratulations to @histenvforum.bsky.social member & host @heritagealliance.bsky.social on this exciting new #resilience focused grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund 💪👏.

Read more about what's planned over the next couple of years here:

www.theheritagealliance.org.uk/blog/heritag...
We are delighted to announce that The Heritage Alliance has successfully secured a significant grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to drive our aim of making the heritage sector stronger and more resilient 🎉

Read the full announcement here:
www.theheritagealliance.org.uk/blog/heritag...
November 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
We are pleased to see this latest Impact Report from @histenvforum.bsky.social member @heritagenetwork.bsky.social, demonstrating the scale and significance of community contributions to heritage regeneration across the UK.

Read the full report: heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/impact-repor...
Impact Report 2025 - Heritage Network
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...
heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 9:21 AM
An archive of Sector Resilience Interviews connected to the original Heritage Sector Resilience Plan remain available on HEF's website: historicenvironmentforum.org.uk/sector-inter...
Sector Resilience Interviews - Historic Environment Forum
Is your work contributing towards a more resilient heritage sector? We’d like to hear about it!
historicenvironmentforum.org.uk
October 27, 2025 at 11:04 AM
HEF's Climate Change and Net Zero resources for the #heritage sector include the Heritage Sector Net Zero Projects Audit produced by the former Green Skills in Heritage Task Group: historicenvironmentforum.org.uk/hef-activiti... #ClimateChange #NetZero
Climate Change and Net Zero Resource - Historic Environment Forum
Supporting heritage organisations with the path to net zero - see our resource list, task group webinars and other tools by the Historic Environment Forum.
historicenvironmentforum.org.uk
October 22, 2025 at 10:02 AM
.@heritagealliance.bsky.social looking for case studies demonstrating how the #heritage sector is helping to create vibrant, creative, thriving, and sustainable places for people to live, work, and enjoy - if you can help, please contact Neil Andrews advocacy@theheritagealliance.org.uk by 17 October
October 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM
ICYMI @histenvforum.bsky.social recently published the Historic Environment Overview 2024-25, celebrating the impact of England’s heritage sector in the last financial year. Produced with support from Historic England. Read online: historicengland.org.uk/research/her...
#Heritage #Resilience
October 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
ICYMI Heritage Counts Indicator Datasets have been updated by Historic England, showing the scale and scope of heritage in England and the key trends impacting heritage. The updated articles are available via the Indicator Data section of HE's website:
Indicator Data: Insights into the historic environment sector | Heritage Counts | Historic England
Each year, Heritage Counts collates datasets about a range of indicators that provide useful insights into the state of the historic environment.
historicengland.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 10:01 AM
📣 In June HEF launched the new Heritage Sector Resilience Plan 2025-35 (HSRP2), providing a clear roadmap for collaborative working to deliver a robust & resilient heritage sector. Find out more & read the plan online: historicenvironmentforum.org.uk/hef-activiti... #HeritageResiliencePlan
October 1, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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📢 We want to hear from you! The Heritage Alliance is seeking input for a report on heritage and placemaking. 📅 Complete the survey and submit your case studies by Friday 17 October! forms.office.com/pages/respon...
September 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Free tickets still available for #HeritageDebate2025 ⬇️
📢 Reminder: tickets are live for #HeritageDebate2025!
Thursday 6th November, 12-2pm ⭐️
This is your chance to discuss contemporary policy issues with other heritage professional and experts. Speakers announced soon.
Get your FREE tickets: bit.ly/HDebate2025
September 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
August's Planning Bulletin from Historic England is now live. This edition includes info on new Heritage Carbon Literacy Training for Local Authority professionals, an update on the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme and the latest committee updates: historicengland.org.uk/advice/plann...
historicengland.org.uk
September 15, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The deadline for this survey has been extended to Wednesday 17 September, 5pm.
How is #AI Shaping the #Heritage Sector? The latest UK Heritage Pulse survey explores the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the heritage sector. To participate, apply to join the survey panel here: heritagepulse.insights-alliance.com/civicrm/?civ...

#HeritageSector #Research
September 12, 2025 at 11:06 AM
How is #AI Shaping the #Heritage Sector? The latest UK Heritage Pulse survey explores the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the heritage sector. To participate, apply to join the survey panel here: heritagepulse.insights-alliance.com/civicrm/?civ...

#HeritageSector #Research
September 10, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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Keen to reach new audiences? We are offering up to £8k to humanities and social sciences researchers to deliver public engagement projects working in partnership with a gallery, archive, library or museum. Deadline 15th Oct
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/funding/shap...
SHAPE Involve and Engage
A funding programme for innovative public engagement from the British Academy.
www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk
September 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
📣 In June HEF launched the new Heritage Sector Resilience Plan 2025-35 (HSRP2), providing a clear roadmap for collaborative working to deliver a robust & resilient heritage sector. Find out more & read the plan online: historicenvironmentforum.org.uk/hef-activiti... #HeritageResiliencePlan
September 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
ICYMI Heritage Counts Indicator Datasets have been updated by Historic England, showing the scale and scope of heritage in England and the key trends impacting heritage. The updated articles are available via the Indicator Data section of HE's website: historicengland.org.uk/research/her...
Indicator Data: Insights into the historic environment sector | Heritage Counts | Historic England
Each year, Heritage Counts collates datasets about a range of indicators that provide useful insights into the state of the historic environment.
historicengland.org.uk
September 3, 2025 at 10:01 AM