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New research reveals UK heritage funding in a vulnerable state

Newyddion

… is relevant to society as a whole. “Our research showed there is an immediate need to look at ways for them to better … in social investment and social impact but overall, there was low take-up of non-grant income. Princes … resources” to measure their outcomes and impacts There was great concern that non-grant income will be hard to …

Making a difference every day

Childrens play area in Barnes Park, Sunderland
Childrens play area in Barnes Park, Sunderland

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… vision and energy from local communities and park users, there have been some huge changes in the North East to … them then they quickly fall into decline, but when there is a lot of footfall people feel safer and that … a revamp of the ever-popular Pets Corner. And the result? “There has been a 40% increase in visitors to the parks,” says …

Changing lives: from hostage rescue to nature reserve

A woman stands in front of autumn trees

Straeon

… they’re working reservoirs, they do have pumps in them, there’s a strong undercurrent, and they are freezing cold”. … stripping off, thinking it’s a park… [And] of course, there are no alcohol or drugs permitted on site.” She says … by the government – and still today, she estimates there are “3,000 male licenses and about 25-30 female”. …

Major new disability history initiative wins support

Guild of the Brave Poor Things, Bristol

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… to the first examples of purpose built architecture. There will be opportunities for local people across the … exploring archive material relating to the sites. There will also be a national touring exhibition and website … to the first examples of purpose built architecture. There will be opportunities for local people across the …

Wonderful Wader Walk at RSPB Blacktoft Sands

Avocet in the evening
Avocet in the evening Pete Short

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… fantastic events that are led by our amazing volunteers. There are morning Wader Walks, which are always popular, … volunteers can lend a hand at some tricky identification. There’s also an evening walk to join, which will be a real … fantastic events that are led by our amazing volunteers. There are morning Wader Walks, which are always popular, …

Meet our committees: Wilbert Smith

Wilbert Smith
Wilbert Smith, Committee Member for the South West

Blogiau

… joining an HLF committee? It's an exciting place to be! There is an opportunity to make decisions - in a way, we are … In the little village of Crowcombe outside Taunton, there is a 500-year-old Church House. It was a community … joining an HLF committee? It's an exciting place to be! There is an opportunity to make decisions - in a way, we are …

£4million investment in Newcastle-under-Lyme heritage

Silverdale Country Park
Silverdale Country Park The Land Trust

Newyddion

… since it became a priority area for HLF.[/quote] There are currently more HLF projects taking place in the … to preserve their rich heritage, and as there is more funding available we encourage local groups … since it became a priority area for HLF.[/quote] There are currently more HLF projects taking place in the …

Derelict Peckham Fire Station becomes community hub

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… Peckham, Camberwell and the people who live and work there. For Lucy, it was a case of knowing a little bit about … then being able to use the archive to discover much more. “There used to be a dance hall between the Peckham Fire … Peckham, Camberwell and the people who live and work there. For Lucy, it was a case of knowing a little bit about …

Dame Seona Reid: what I've learned at HLF

Dame Seona Reid talks to a woman at an event
Dame Seona Reid

Blogiau

… to happen and being part of that is incredibly rewarding. There are times, however, when difficult decisions inevitably … and have felt immensely supported and impressed by them. There is a real sense of common purpose and collaborative … to happen and being part of that is incredibly rewarding. There are times, however, when difficult decisions inevitably …

HLF Chief Executive Ros Kerslake delivers first speech to museums sector

Ros Kerslake speaking at the AIM Conference 2017
Ros Kerslake speaking at the AIM Conference 2017

Newyddion

… is spread across a greater number of beneficiaries? Should there be an expectation of higher levels of match funding? Is there a place for low-interest or interest-free loans? … is spread across a greater number of beneficiaries? Should there be an expectation of higher levels of match funding? Is …