Investing in digital skills for the heritage sector

A group of people stand within Leith Theatre with the lights on.
Leith Theatre was removed from the Theatres at Risk Register in 2026. Credit: Theatres Trust.

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How a community grants programme protected theatres at risk

Over three years, a package of support strengthened the theatre sector and helped groups and organisations find a way forward for their historic spaces.
A view of the now-destroyed tree at Sycamore Gap on Hadrian's Wall.
Preventing acts of criminal damage to heritage sites is a critical concern. Photo: Gordon Leggett, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Crime, AI and innovation: what our heritage sector surveys revealed in 2025

Our new UK Heritage Pulse research investigates the impact of crime on heritage settings. It’s the latest insight from our conversations to understand the views and experiences of our sector.
Visitors walk along the pathway to see the Mary Rose ship.
The Mary Rose was built in 1510-11 at the start of Henry VIII’s reign and was one of his favourite ships until it sank in 1545. Credit: Hufton and Crow.

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How our grant ‘turbocharged’ the Mary Rose Museum’s resilience

A heritage project focused on organisational sustainability strengthened the museum’s future, created new opportunities and deepened relationships with its community and peers.
Three people are looking at worksheets and smiling.
Participants at the residential event in June 2023, as part of Heritage Trade Up. Photo: School for Social Entrepreneurs.

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Five tips for more robust and innovative heritage organisations

Hear from the organisations who took part in our Business Support and Enterprise campaign about how they improved organisational resilience in challenging times.
Abbotsford from the garden
Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott

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Gardens set to provide a green oasis

Thanks to National Lottery players, we are helping several of the UK's most-beloved gardens survive the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

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