Discussion Winding down the Online Community We've taken the decision to begin winding down the Online Community. Over the past 12 months, activity and engagement has dropped off dramatically, and we don't feel it's serving a clear benefit to you or us anymore. But before we do anything, we wanted to give everyone who is still visiting and
Discussion Post your employment, training and volunteer opportunities here Every year HLF funds thousands of projects around the country. Invariably, these projects generate lots of employment, training and volunteer opportunities. One of the questions we get asked a lot is: how can I find out about jobs/training/volunteering opportunities created by HLF-supported projects
Discussion VAT & Places of Worship I am just completing an application for a project which we should be able to reclaim VAT back via a Places of Worship grant. Since VAT will have to be paid before receiving a grant, how should VAT be shown in the project costs of our application? How do other projects handle having to pay VAT before
Discussion Formal models for working in partnership I work for a local authority. One of our friends groups has been fantastically successful in raising funds for a project they would like to take forward on council owned land. The Friends group is currently developing a lottery bid. I am interested in any experience anyone can share of similar
Discussion Previously successful. Can I reapply for same building? Heritage lottery grant received in 2011. When can I reapply?
Discussion Activity Plan spend Looking for some advice on small spend amounts from people running projects with Activity Plans please. I'm not allowed to claim any money unless it's £50 or more; but a lot of my spend is under £50.00. I work for a small, council-run heritage site. Our HNLF project is a partnership with a larger
Discussion Disability Collaborative Network in Museums and Heritage Newsletter Hi, We've recently launched our new newsletter which has tips, advice, projects, what we are doing for inclusive practice in the service provision, working practice and workforce in museum and heritage organisations of all stakeholders, sizes and budgets. If you would like to receive it, please
Discussion Innovative uses of AV for Interpretation We are currently working on an AV scheme and want to use audio creatively to help visitors interpret the space which is a grade 1 church. We have some ideas but would welcome suggestions or schemes (ideally in Sussex or surrounding areas) which have been successful. Any thoughts appreciated! Helen
Discussion Part time employment opportunity - Community Engagement Co-ordinator - Selby Abbey, Selby, North Yorkshire In 2019 Selby Abbey is celebrating its 950th anniversary. It is a Grade 1 listed building and one of England’s great monastic churches. Selby Abbey is an integral part of Selby’s heritage; it is our most significant community asset and visitor destination. Funded through National Lottery Heritage
Discussion Community asset mapping Hi, we are looking for an individual or organisation to support our community mapping project by running a workshop for local community representatives on explaining heritage & environmental community assets, how to map them and how to get them registered within local planning process, heritage
Discussion Government Consultation for Changing Places toilets provision in Public Spaces There is a new Government Consultation on the availability of Changing Places toilets in public spaces, including art spaces, museums and other cultural centres such as faith centres and concert halls: Key points of the consultation (deadline is 21 July 2019): · All new builds and majorly
Discussion Government Consultation for Changing Places toilets provision in Public Spaces Hi, There is a new Government Consultation on the availability of Changing Places toilets in public spaces, including art spaces, museums and other cultural centres such as faith centres and concert halls: Key points of the consultation (deadline is 21 July 2019): All new builds and majorly
