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Recognising access in its many forms

Elderly woman using wheelchair in garden, smiling with tea and biscuit

Wilderness project

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09/12/2020

Recognising access in its many forms Wilderness project 09/12/2020 Jonathan Mace and Heather Brown reflect on how their National Lottery funded heritage projects consider a variety of access needs. Page last updated: 12 July 2022 Tell us about your …

'Trailblazing' projects to boost digital volunteering and leadership

Heritage Trust Network trustee Minder Kaur Athwal. Credit: Sarah Hayes

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25/11/2021

'Trailblazing' projects to boost digital volunteering and leadership Heritage Trust Network trustee Minder Kaur Athwal. Credit: Sarah Hayes 25/11/2021 National Lottery funding awarded to 17 volunteering projects as digital leadership programme returns. …

Access to culture for disabled people: changing attitudes

Blogs

18/11/2020

Access to culture for disabled people: changing attitudes 18/11/2020 Richard Kramer, CEO of disability charity Sense Richard Kramer, CEO of disability charity Sense, tells us how changing attitudes about disability through culture improves life for …

Future-proofing heritage: experience and advice from Brighton LGBT+ leaders

Brighton Pride, 1995. Credit: Sally Munt

Blogs

02/08/2019

Future-proofing heritage: experience and advice from Brighton LGBT+ leaders Brighton Pride, 1995. Credit: Sally Munt 02/08/2019 the Heritage Fund with Lesley Wood and David Sheppeard Our funding helps champion voluntary and community sector organisations …

In conversation with Race Council Cymru founder, Uzo Iwobi OBE

Stories

30/10/2020

In conversation with Race Council Cymru founder, Uzo Iwobi OBE 30/10/2020 In this video conversation, Uzo Iwobi shares her journey to becoming a Black leader in Wales, and discusses how Black heritage is celebrated within the country. Page last updated: …

Breaking down barriers to nature for young Black people

Chantelle Lindsay outdoors enjoying nature

Exploring Trinidad and Tobago's natural heritage at Fort George, Port of Spain.

Blogs

29/10/2020

Breaking down barriers to nature for young Black people Exploring Trinidad and Tobago's natural heritage at Fort George, Port of Spain. 29/10/2020 Chantelle Lindsay, Great North Wood Project Officer, London Wildlife Trust Throughout my life, telling …

Green Future: finding out what nature means to Coventry

Blogs

22/04/2021

Green Future: finding out what nature means to Coventry 22/04/2021 Amanda Roberts, Coventry UK City of Culture’s Green Futures Programme Manager Amanda Roberts tells us how arts, culture and collaboration can create new opportunities to connect with …

Heritage Emergency Fund supports hundreds of organisations across the UK

An infographic showing a map of the UK and a pie chart with a breakdown of grants by heritage type

News

17/09/2020

Heritage Emergency Fund supports hundreds of organisations across the UK 17/09/2020 Our Heritage Emergency Fund helped more than 950 organisations across the UK to cope with the challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. In total, we awarded 961 …

Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage – Continuity Support

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Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage – Continuity Support Part of the rescue package announced by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to safeguard cultural and heritage organisations across England from the economic impact of …

Mental health and wellbeing for black workers in heritage

Stories

10/10/2020

Mental health and wellbeing for black workers in heritage 10/10/2020 We spoke with a black museum employee to share their experiences within the sector. Page last updated: 13 July 2022 2020 has seen an increased focus and discussion on issues that …

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