Updates from The Heritage Alliance

The Queen’s Speech

HRH The Prince of Wales delivered The Queen’s Speech on 10 May, which each spring provides the legislative agenda for the Parliamentary year ahead. We have produced a summary of the Speech, outlining the key details and impacts for the heritage sector.  

Our summary focuses on the specific areas of Levelling Up, Cost of Living, Brexit, as well as providing a more in-depth look at specific Bills covered in the speech. 

MPs met last week in the House of Commons to debate the Queen’s Speech, and debating has continued today. The Lords also held a five-day debate in the House of Lords on the different subject areas of the speech, which concluded yesterday. Potentially most relevant to the heritage sector were the debate in the Lords on Wednesday 11th May, which covered Levelling Up, Communities and Transport, and Thursday 12th May, on home affairs, justice, culture, media and the constitution. 

Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill

The Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill was introduced through the Queen’s Speech, and will be of significant interest to the heritage sector. This Bill links elements from the Government's Levelling Up White Paper, especially the Levelling up Missions, with various changes and additions to planning legislation. 

There have been a suite of documents published alongside the Bill, including the Government’s Explanatory Notes, a Policy Paper, and the Government response to the Planning Select Committee Report.  A guidance collection on the Bill can also be found here. These are good further reading for those really interested in the Bill. 

We are pleased to see a dedicated chapter in the Bill on heritage, and that the Bill includes some of our key asks (outlined in our 2019 Heritage Manifesto), such as the inclusion of statutory Historic Environment Records (HERs). We are producing a detailed briefing on the draft Bill which will be published at the end of this week, but in the meantime, you can read more on this in our Queen’s Speech summary. 

Although it has not been formally announced in the House of Commons Business papers, we expect the second reading of the Bill next Tuesday. For more information on this process, we recommend reading How a Bill Passes Through Parliament on the UK Parliament website. 

Our Spatial Planning Advocacy Group will be meeting tomorrow to discuss the Bill. If you are a member and wish to attend please contact Polly; policy@theheritagealliance.org.uk Or your organisation can join the Heritage Alliance here. 

UKSPF – How Can it Benefit Your Organisation?

We are producing a summary of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) prospectus which outlines how Government will allocate £2.6 billion of funding to support communities across the UK. The UKSPF is one of four Government investment programs alongside The UK Community Renewal Fund, The Levelling Up Fund and The Community Ownership Fund to help local economic growth. 

We will be uploading our summary tomorrow (Friday) on the publications page of our website.

Levelling Up Fund Round 2 – New Details

Further information has now been released on Round 2 of the Levelling Up Fund, which will invest £4.8 billion across the UK. This includes frequently asked questions and webinar slides as reference to the changes made for the second round as well as a timeline of future events. The full guidance collection on the four Government investment programs can be found here: New levelling up and community investments.

Policy Updates

• We will be holding a meeting of our Spatial Planning Advocacy Group (SPAG) this Friday to discuss the Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill in more depth. 

• Our Funding & Investment Advocacy Group (FIAG) will be meeting next week, and we will soon also be holding a meeting of our Skills, Education and Engagement Advocacy Group (SEEAG).  

• A reminder that you can find all summaries, briefings and consultation responses produced by The Heritage Alliance under ‘publications’ on our website. 

Rebuilding Heritage

Case Studies to Inspire – Exploring Rebuilding Heritage’s Impact 

This week, the Rebuilding Heritage team has published the first two of its participant case studies. These short articles are intended to give you an overview of some of the organisations that took part in our live programme. 

The case studies look at the specific needs and challenges of organisations - both pre-existing and post-Covid - and explore how the Rebuilding Heritage helped them to address these and move forwards: 

1. Britannia Sailing Trust [Alliance member] - a North-Devon based charity centred around the restoration of the 107 year-old East Coast Smack, Britannia – has produced a case study on how they coped after the lockdowns dissolved their volunteer team and disrupted their donation-reliant funding stream. 

2. Wye Heritage - a charity from Kent's North Downs which aims to preserve and protect the rich history of Wye village – has produced a case study on how they sought support in finding the best way forwards as they planned their new Heritage Centre, while reopening the doors to members, donors and volunteers. 

See the full breadth of resources from the Rebuilding Heritage programme on the project website. 

One thing has become apparent from the running of this programme: many heritage organisations face similar challenges. It is only by sharing knowledge about our collective needs that we can work together to fulfil collective aspirations - helping the heritage sector to emerge stronger in 2022. 

Digital Heritage Hub

A reminder that the Digital Heritage Hub has now launched, with 100 free resources on digital for the heritage sector. 

#HeritageChat

May’s #HeritageChat discussed ‘#Heritage Skills’ in collaboration with the Heritage Alliance’s Skills, Education & Engagement Advocacy Group (SEEAG). Participants discussed issues related both to the supply side of the topic (e.g. traditional skills training, digital upskilling, professional routes in higher education) and to the demand side. You can read the summary of the chat here.  

The next #HeritageChat will take place on 21 June, with a topic of #CitizenScience in #Heritage. You can add the questions you would like to see discussed to this GoogleDoc (before 13 June). Follow @HeritageChat on Twitter to discover the questions ahead of #HeritageChat! 

Celebrating Museums & Heritage

Our CEO Lizzie joined many sector colleagues and Alliance Members for the Museums + Heritage Show Awards in London last week, and our Head of Development & Membership gave a talk on important learnings from Heritage Digital and the DASH survey on digital skills in the sector. Delphine has also shared her four takeaway reflections on this topic. 

Congratulations to all organisations who have had their hard work recognised at the Museums + Heritage Awards 2022.This includes the following Alliance Members:  

• The Churches Conservation Trust won the award for Restoration or Conservation Project of the Year.  

• The History of Science Museum, University of Oxford won the Visitor Welcome award.  

• Oxford University Museum of Natural History won Partnership of the Year award for their special Meat the Future Exhibition.  

• English Heritage were shortlisted for Best Shop of the Year (Eltham Palace), Café or Restaurant of the Year (Stonehenge Café) and Community Engagement Program of the Year (Shout Out Loud).  

• The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB) was shortlisted for Best Use of Digital – UK.  

• And Historic Royal Palaces, English Heritage Trust and Old Royal Naval College were all shortlisted for Temporary or Touring Exhibition of the year (Budget under £80,000).

This year’s Sustainable Project of the Year Award - sponsored by the National Lottery Heritage Fund [Alliance member] – was awarded to Discovering42 CIC for Reimagining Reality the judges this year awarded a Special Recognition Award to The National Trust [Alliance member], recognising their significant positive impact on the sector. 

Organisations celebrated International Museums Day on May 18. Activities have been posted on Twitter through the hashtag #InternationalMuseumsDay.  

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Government News

Our summary of the latest announcements and guidance for the heritage sector.

Headlines

• Recent Funding Announcements 

• Tree Health Laboratory & Water Quality Measures 

• COVID-19 & Brexit Guidance Updates 

• Environmental Land Management Schemes Update 

DCMS & Culture

New Report on the Cultural Sector 

The latest visitor figures data has been published for DCMS-sponsored museums and galleries in England between January to March 2022. Although there was a total of 5.4 million visits during this period, this was 52.5% lower than in 2019. The next group of data will be updated in August. 

Cultural Investment Fund - Expressions of Interest 

Organisations are being encouraged to submit expressions of interest to receive support through The Cultural Investment Fund, which will provide a total of £128 million to institutions ‘to improve accessibility to the arts.’  

This will be through the Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND), Libraries Improvement Fund and Cultural Development Fund. Details for the three funds are as follows: 

• Museum Estate and Development Fund (MEND) – Second Round: Expressions of Interest are open for the second round of MEND, with a deadline of 12pm on 17 June. 

• Libraries Improvement Fund – Second Round: The Expression of Interest Form will open at 9am on 23 May, with a deadline of 12pm on 27 June. 

• Cultural Development Fund – Third Round: The Expression of Interest Form will open at 9am on 6 June with a deadline of 12pm on 29 July. 

Creative Careers Programme Next Phase

Charitable, philanthropic or benevolent institutions have been invited to bid for up to £947,000 to carry out the next phase of the Creative Careers Programme (CCP). This will run from the Financial Year 22/23 - 24/25 with all funding to be spent by 31 March 2025. The aim of this will be to involve ‘young people from low socioeconomic backgrounds’ into creative careers. Further guidance on applications can be found here and the deadline is 5 July 5:00pm.

Platinum Jubilee 

Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award: Applications have opened for this Volunteering Award which will acknowledge the hard work of 20 national charities that have engaged young people in their organisation. The deadline for the application is 17 June and guidance can be found here. 

UK-wide plans and activities for Platinum Jubilee: Plans have been put in place to allow communities to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. This includes large screens in London (The Mall), Edinburgh (Princes Street Gardens) and Cardiff (Bute Park) which will broadcast the events in public. This is alongside 70,000 ‘Big Lunches’ and an activity pack for children. More details can be found here.

Planning

Government Response on Select Committee Inquiry on Planning 

The Government has responded to the LUHC Select Committee Inquiry On the Future of the Planning System in England. This includes responses on producing new local plans, design issues and other replies on the recommendations of the report. The Government agreed to the recommendation of putting the Historic Environment Records on a statutory basis, as seen in the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill, but the paper offers further suggestions which could be beneficial to the heritage sector. The full policy paper is available here.

Environment

Report on Environmental Land Management (ELM) Tests & Trials  

The evidence report on Environmental Land Management (ELM) tests and trials for December 2021 has been published. This is the fourth report with themes on Land Management Plans, Role of Advice and Guidance, Spatial Prioritisation, Collaboration, Payments and Innovative Delivery Mechanisms.

Applications Closing for Landscape Recovery Funding 

The deadline to apply for the first round of Landscape Recovery Funding is Tuesday 24 May with the list of required documents on the website. This scheme is to help land managers and farmers in England with wildlife and river projects. 

Government Commitment to Improving Water Quality  

Improving water quality remains a government priority through the Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan Consultation and the Environment Act. This will be achieved through targets set out for water companies which includes a £7.1 billion investment between 2020 and 2025 to protect the environment. A list of designated bathing waters in England has also been published.

Forest Research Holt Laboratory Opens   

The Forest Research Holt Laboratory in Surrey opened on 13 May with scientists ‘conducting innovative research into tree pests and diseases.’ This £5.8 million lab will be significant in the ongoing task of helping to protect UK forests which have experienced Oak processionary moth, Ash dieback and other outbreaks. 

Tourism & Hospitality

£200 Million Boost to Decarbonise UK’s Freight Industry 

An investment of £200 million will be given to a 3-year programme focused on decarbonising the freight industry with the hope of launching the ‘world’s largest fleet of zero emission heavy goods vehicles.’ The move to zero emission vehicles will help the UK fulfil environmental pledges made at COP26 and reduce dependence on foreign oil. 

Funding for New Walking & Cycling Schemes 

In England, funding worth £200 million for new walking and cycling schemes has been announced. This will be achieved through new pedestrian crossings, footways and cycle lanes. A pilot e-cycle scheme in Greater Manchester has also been launched to give people more affordable opportunities for travel.  

Services Doubled on Dartmoor Line  

There will be more regular services between Exeter and Okehampton as part of the government’s £500 million ‘Restore Your Railways’ commitment. This new hourly service will be a great advantage for locals, students and tourists in the area. 

COVID-19

Covid Inquiry Terms of Reference 

The Chair of the UK Covid-19 Public Inquiry, Baroness Hallett, has written to the Prime Minister with her proposed changes to the Terms of Reference for the Inquiry. These include a request for the Terms of Reference to be expanded to include: 

1. Children and young people, including the impact on health, wellbeing and social care education and early years provision; 

2. Impacts on mental health and wellbeing of the UK population; 

3. Collaboration between central government, Devolved Administrations, local authorities and the voluntary and community sector. 

The third of these points was an issue that came out of a recent Tourism Roundtable held by the Tourism Alliance [Alliance member] with the Inquiry team, which highlighted the problems for the sector associated with different rules and interpretation of rules across administrations and regions. 

Covid Pass Guidance Update 

The guidance on use of the NHS Covid Pass in the UK has been updated to reflect that the domestic NHS Covid Pass is no longer available, and that the medical exemptions service is no longer accepting new applications. 

Business Support Grants 

BEIS (the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy) has uploaded new data on all business support COVID grants, and updated the local authority reported payments to 31 March 2022 made under the Additional Restrictions Grant and Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant. 

CJRS Overpayment Guidance Updated 

The HMRC guidance on the recovery of overclaimed Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) grants was updated on 17 May with a new section on appeals, which aims to address situations where businesses received furlough payments they were not entitled to through the scheme.  

A reminder that all the current guidance relating to COVID-19 is collected here on the Government website. And we continue to collate relevant guidance for the heritage sector in our COVID-19 Hub.  

Brexit & Immigration

Specialist Hauliers to Move Freely Between Great Britain & EU 

On 6 May, new measures were announced, stating that from late summer specialist hauliers ‘serving music concerts, sports and cultural events’ can freely move their vehicles between Great Britain and the EU. This will be through ‘dual registration’ allowing the haulier touring sector to use the same vehicle. The full consultation response on cultural events road haulage is available here.  

Changes to UK Visa Requirements 

It has been announced that from 21 June Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will join the Electronic Visa Waiver (EVW) scheme, meaning nationals from these countries will no longer be required to apply for a standard visitor visa to travel to the UK. The Government has also announced that visitors from El Salvador are now required to obtain a visa to travel to the UK after 9 June. An explanatory note outlining these changes can be found here. 

For a round-up of recent guidance:

The Heritage Alliance Brexit Hub lists recent Brexit guidance of relevance to the heritage sector. You can also read our briefings on Heritage, Brexit and Immigration on our website.

The Historic Environment Forum Brexit FAQs Trello Board also sets out useful material to help the sector navigate the post-Brexit period.

Parliamentary & Other Government News

UK Publishes New Aid Strategy 

The Government has published a new International Development Strategy, which aims “to put development at the heart of the UK’s foreign policy”. The Strategy is based around four key priorities, including targets to take forward humanitarian work and leadership on climate change, nature and global health. 

To underpin new bilateral partnerships, the paper states that the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) will “substantially rebalance its ODA investments” from multilateral towards bilateral channels. The proportion of UK aid going to multilateral bodies will be reduced from 40% of the budget to 25% by 2025. 

Support for Ukraine 

• Blue Shield International has launched a simple spreadsheet to track conservation shipments to Ukraine, as Ukrainian colleagues have expressed that they are finding it difficult to keep track of shipments – some items are duplicated, while other requests not being answered. 

• The Foreign Secretary Liz Truss has announced a ban on services exports, including management consulting, accounting and public relations, to Russia. 

Oral Questions 

• On Monday – Michael Gove answered questions on the activities of the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) – including on high street regeneration, next steps on reforming planning policy and supporting economic growth across the UK. 

• On Wednesday – an oral question was answered in the House of Lords from Lord Faulkner about heritage steam and coal shortages 

• On Friday – the Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries is expected to give evidence to the digital and culture committee on the work of DCMS. 

Recent Appointments:

• Carol Pyrah has been appointed as a Trustee of the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund 

• Julian Glover OBE and Taryn Nixon have also been appointed as Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund and The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Mental Health Support for Children & Young People 

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, the Department for Education announced that a further £7 million will be allocated to train Senior Mental Health Leads to provide additional mental health support in schools, colleges and universities. 

Right to Roam 

It has been reported that the Government will not be releasing the results of the review by Lord Agnew, which was commissioned by the Treasury to investigate public access to nature. This move happens amidst a revival of trespass protests in line with the Right to Roam movement.  

New Project to Measure Energy of UK Homes 

A three year project from The Building Research Establishment (BRE) and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has been announced. The aim of this will be to improve the methods and knowledge of energy performance in UK homes that will ‘deliver a new home energy rating scheme.’ 

Funding

• The application guidance is now available DCMS/ Wolfson Museums & Galleries Improvement Fund. All applications must be submitted by 5pm on 1 August 2022. 

• The third round of the Cultural Development Fund will open for expressions of interest on the Grantium application portal at 9am on 6 June 2022. 

Reminders that:

• The Social Investment business, a partner of the Architectural Heritage Fund [Alliance member] have launched a Recovery Loan Fund to help organisations impacted by Covid-19 to survive, recover and grow. The application deadline is tomorrow, 20 May 2022. 

• The Government has updated its guidance collection on new levelling up and community investments with a technical note and application guidance for Round 2 of the Levelling Up Fund. The application portal for this round will close on Wednesday 6 July 2022 and the Fund will run until 2024/25. 

• The eligibility for the National Lottery Project Grants priority: Unlocking Collections has been expanded - you now no longer need to be Accredited or Working Towards Accreditation to apply.  

Seeking funding or guidance for your heritage project?

The Heritage Alliance is not a funding body, but we co-manage the Heritage Funding Directory with the Architectural Heritage Fund. This free resource for the sector includes a directory we have jointly collated, listing funding sources for heritage projects across the UK (and internationally), and includes some helpful guidance on fundraising.

Sector Digest

Read on for a breakdown of the latest news from across the sector.

Ecclesiastical Publishes Survey Results  

The survey results on accessibility in heritage organisations which the Heritage Alliance ran with Ecclesiastical Insurance [Alliance Corporate Partner] have been published. This was an online survey carried out from 7 July 2021 – 1 December 2021 with 81 heritage organisations involved. A key overall finding is that 77% of heritage organisations label accessibility as a top priority. In terms of improving accessibility, participants wanted more information provided, additional accessible toilets or changing places installed and better wheelchair access.   

Historic England Publish Wellbeing & Heritage Strategy 

Historic England’s Wellbeing and Heritage Strategy for 2022 – 2025 has been published, outlining the impact heritage has in helping all individuals and communities. The aims are to improve wellbeing outcomes, develop knowledge of the subject and collaborate with the wider heritage sector. Priority groups in focus include people with mental health needs, people who are lonely or socially isolated, older people facing restrictions and young people requiring support. A full version of the strategy can be viewed here.

Interactive Jubilee Map by Historic England 

Historic England has designed an interactive story map to help children in schools learn about key places and heritage sites Queen Elizabeth II has visited as part of the Jubilee celebrations. This education tool will help pupils understand the role of the monarch in the past 70 years and learn about the historical significance of the events. 

Historic England Embodied Carbon Webinar  

Historic England’s next Technical Tuesdays Webinar ‘Embodied carbon and the case against demolition’ will be taking place on 24 May. Interested participants can register here to learn about carbon reduction in historic buildings. Previous webinar recordings from this series can be found on the website. 

The Nature Connection Handbook 

The University of Derby (in partnership with Natural England), has created ‘The Nature Connection Handbook’. This consists of research on connecting to nature, methods to enhance nature connection and projects to encourage individuals and communities to develop their relationship to nature. 

Art Fund Museum of the Year Finalists Announced

Art Fund have announced the shortlist for Museum of the Year. The finalists include The Museum of Making (Derby), Horniman Museum and Gardens (London), The People’s History Museum (Manchester), The Story Museum (Oxford) and Tŷ Pawb (Wrexham). The winner will be announced in July.  

Movement for Good Awards 2022

Ecclesiastical Insurance [Alliance Corporate Partner] and Benefact Group have launched the Movement for Good Awards. This is the fourth year of the Awards and a total of £1 million will be awarded in £1000 grants to chosen organisations. Charities can be nominated here with the first winners being announced 8 – 21 June and the remainder in September and December.  

The National Lottery Heritage Fund Awards £5.5 million to Cathedrals and Churches 

The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded £5.5 million to cathedrals and churches across the UK to conserve and protect their buildings. This includes Exeter Cathedral (Devon), Birmingham Cathedral, St John the Baptist RC Church (Rochdale), St Macartan’s, The Forth Chapel (Augher, County Tyrone) and Stottesdon Parish Church in South Shropshire.  

News from Arts Council England 

• Arts Council England (ACE) has awarded £22.7 million to 66 organisations as part of its Capital Investment Programme with key focuses on post-pandemic recovery and environmental sustainability. 78% of the funding will be allocated to outside of London and recipients can expect £100,000 to £750,000 in funds. This includes the Isles of Scilly which will convert the Town Hall into a new museum. 

• A phased re-opening of the Accreditation Scheme for Museums and Galleries in England is taking place after a break due to Covid closures. Organisations in the pipeline group have been contacted and applicants Working Towards Accreditation (WTA) status can check for more information here. An eligibility questionnaire can now also be completed for museums and galleries wanting to join the scheme. 

• ACE has launched the Museums and Galleries Exhibition Tax Relief (MGETR) Support Service. This will help organisations with frequently asked questions and provide a support pack outlining how to submit a Tax Relief claim online or through the phone. 

• ACE has published A Local Museums Benefit Transfer Report, updating the Culture & Heritage Capital Report as well as a Future of Archaeological Archives Report. 

• ACE and The National Archives have signed a collaboration agreement until 2024. This will allow both organisations ‘to identify and tackle challenges across culture and heritage’ through sharing expertise on archives, libraries and museums. 

Alliance Member News

A snapshot of the current work of our members.

Consultations

Open Consultations (with closing dates):

• DLUHC - Technical consultation on street naming – 22 May

• BEIS - Technical proposals for the Energy Bills Support Scheme – 23 May

• DfT - Improving signage at private level crossings – 1 June

• DCMS - Online Advertising Programme consultation - 1 June

• DLUHC - Independent Review of Social Cohesion and Resilience: call for evidence – 2 June

• BEIS, DEFRA, HM Treasury - Update to Green Finance Strategy: call for evidence – 22 June 

• DEFRA - Environment Act 2021: environmental targets – 27 June (extended) 

• DHSC - Mental health and wellbeing plan: discussion paper and call for evidence – 5 July

• DCMS - UNESCO World Heritage Sites - UK Tentative List Review – 15 July 
• DfT - Exemptions to 2035 phase-out date for the sale of new non-zero emission HGVs 26 tonnes and under – 22 July

Events

Upcoming Heritage Events - Quick Look

• 21 May - East-West Workshop on Industrial Archaeology, AIA 
• 24 May - The Doctor's Garden (online lecture), Georgian Group
• 24 & 25 May - Icon Conference 2022: Reaching Out for Recognition

• 25 May - Free Training from London Historic Buildings Trust: Ensure Good Governance

• 31 May - Growing Your Community - A Visit to Carluke High Mill, Heritage Trust Network 

• 9 June - Free Training from London Historic Buildings Trust: Understand Funding and Finance

• 16 June: Creating Family Friendly Trails and Packs, Museum Tales LTD & GEM 

• 16-17 June: AIM Conference 2022

• 22 June - Free Training from London Historic Buildings Trust: Establish a Meanwhile Use

• 23 June - Liverpool – One Year On, World Heritage UK

• 23 June: Creating Family Friendly Exhibition Spaces, Museum Tales LTD & GEM 

• 28 June - Reinterpreting Horace Walpole's Little Gothic Castle: Strawberry Hill (online lecture), Georgian Group

Courses

Upcoming Heritage Courses:

• 24/25/26 May: Accessibility in the Built Environment ('Talking Action' Accessibility session), Historic England
• 20 - 21 May: An Introduction to Ornamental Lime Plastering, SPAB
• April - June: Photographing Old Buildings Online Workshop, SPAB
• 12 May - 21 November: Libraries Preservation & Collections Care – West Dean College of Arts and Conservation & British Library
• 6 Aug - 3 Sept: Tracing Your Female Ancestors, SoG 
• 17 October – 26 November: Understanding Your Old House Course, SPAB
• 5 Nov 2022 - 10 Dec 2022: Researching 17th Century Ancestors, SoG

Jobs

Salaried

Unsalaried

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