Heritage organisations

Planning

Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF)

The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) is a registered charity founded in 1976 to promote the conservation of historic buildings in the UK.

ASHTAV (Association of Small Historic Towns and Villages of the United Kingdom)

ASHTAV is an organisation that works to unite amenity and civic societies, parish and own councils in small historic towns and villages throughout Britain.

Association of Preservation Trusts (UKAPT)

Since 1989, UK APT has been building a network that now consists of 250 building preservation trusts (BPTs).

Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE)

We campaign for a beautiful and living countryside that everyone can enjoy, working to influence local and national policies to protect landscape character and diversity.

Churches Conservation Trust

The Churches Conservation Trust is the national charity protecting historic churches at risk.

Civic Voice

Civic Voice is the national charity for the civic movement in England. We make places more attractive, enjoyable and distinctive. We promote civic pride.

Council for British Archaeology (CBA)

The Council for British Archaeology is the leading independent body for UK archaeology, bringing together professionals, volunteers and communities to open up archaeology for all.

Gardens Trust

The Garden History Society (GHS) is the oldest society in the world dedicated to the conservation and study of historic designed gardens and landscapes.

Georgian Group

The group campaigns against the neglect, maltreatment and destruction of Georgian buildings, parks and gardens in England and Wales.

Heritage Alliance

The Heritage Alliance is the biggest coalition of heritage interests in the country, representing nearly ninety non-governmental heritage bodies with a combined membership of over 5million.

Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) sustains and transforms a wide range of heritage through innovative investment in projects with a lasting impact on people and places.

Historic Buildings & Places

Historic Buildings & Places is concerned with historic buildings of all ages and all types.

Historic England

Historic England is a government service championing England's heritage and giving expert, constructive advice.

Historic Houses Association (HHA)

The Historic Houses Association represents 1500 privately-owned historic houses, castles and gardens throughout the UK.

ICOMOS-UK

ICOMOS-UK is the UK National Committee of ICOMOS, the International Council on Monuments and Sites.

Institute of Historic Building Conservation (IHBC)

The Institute of Historic Building Conservation (the IHBC) is the principal professional body for building conservation practitioners and historic environment specialists working in the UK.

National Trust

We protect historic houses, gardens, mills, coastline, forests, woods, fens, beaches, farmland, moorland, islands, archaeological remains, nature reserves, villages and pubs. Then we open them up for ever, for everyone.

SAVE Britain’s Heritage

SAVE is a strong, independent voice in conservation, free to respond rapidly to emergencies and to speak out loud for the historic environment.

Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB)

The SPAB is the UK’s oldest building conservation body, founded by William Morris and others in 1877.

Theatres Trust

The Theatres Trust is the National Advisory Body for Theatres, protecting theatres for everyone.

Twentieth Century Society

The Twentieth Century Society exists to safeguard the heritage of architecture and design in Britain from 1914 onwards.

Victorian Society

The Victorian Society is the champion for Victorian and Edwardian buildings in England and Wales.

War Memorials Trust

War Memorials Trust works for the protection and conservation of war memorials within the UK to ensure they remain part of our communities forever.