Heritage organisations

Heritage Alliance

The Heritage Alliance is the biggest coalition of heritage interests in the country, representing over 90 non-governmental heritage bodies with a combined membership of over 5million. Founded in 2002 to promote the central role of the independent heritage movement in the historic environment, it has become a leading advocate of everyone from specialist advisers, practitioners and managers to volunteers, owners, national funders and regeneration projects. To this end, it briefs decision-makers, coordinates action amongst members and updates the sector on relevant policy changes.

Areas of interest

Advice

• EU and UK historic environment policy
• Advocacy and public affairs
• Funding sources
• Capacity building

Advocacy

• Engaging with policy-makers in Government and Parliament
• Comprehensive briefing for members and media
• Advice and guidance for interested bodies.

Information-sharing and networking

• Regional networking events
• Debates and workshops on relevant issues
• The extensive network provides timely and expert advice
• Heritage Update e-bulletin circulated every fortnight. For those who wish to subscribe, contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Awards

• The Heritage Alliance Heroes Award for outstanding volunteer work

Grants

• The Heritage Alliance is not a grant-giving body, but does maintain the Heritage Funding Directory with up-to-date listings of available grants, awards and other sources of funding.