We’re pleased to announce that Baroness Twycross, Minister for Museums, Heritage and Gambling, and DCMS Lords Minister, will deliver the Ministerial Address at Heritage Day 2026. 👉 For a full list of speakers, event info, and to book your place today, visit: tickettailor.com/events/thehe...

🎉 General release tickets for 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 are now live! Join us on 𝟰 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 to explore how 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀 – building bridges between communities, people and places, from local traditions to international collaboration. 👉 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: bit.ly/HeritageDay2...

We’re delighted to announce that the Heritage Day Sector Keynote will be delivered by Claudia Kenyatta CBE and Emma Squire CBE, co-CEOs of Historic England, who took up their joint role in November 2025.

Just over a month to Heritage Day 2026! This year’s theme, ‘Heritage Connects’, celebrates how heritage builds bridges between communities, people, and places. Early-bird tickets for Heritage Alliance members end this week; general release 2 Feb. 🎟️ bit.ly/HeritageDay2...

Our CEO @heritagelizzie.bsky.social was pleased to represent our members at the Barbican Centre last night as Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced £1.5 billion in funding for capital projects for culture over the course of this parliament, including £230m for heritage 🎉 www.gov.uk/government/n...

We are delighted to welcome three new members to The Heritage Alliance — two core members, the Black Cultural Archives and the Norwich Historic Churches Trust, and one affiliate member, Katherine Innes Consulting.

Happy International Volunteer Day! 💛 We’ve extended the Heritage Heroes 2025 nomination deadline to 7 December. If you know a volunteer who goes above and beyond for our sector, this is your chance to recognise them. Nominate your hero today! 👉 bit.ly/HeritageHero...

⏰ Nomination deadline fast approaching for Ecclesiastical Heritage Heroes Awards 2025! Make sure to get your nominations in before the 30th November 2025. Nominate your incredible volunteers here 👉 bit.ly/HeritageHeroes2025

We’re delighted to welcome the National Trust for Scotland to the Heritage Alliance! The National Trust for Scotland is an independent charity dedicated to protecting Scotland’s natural, cultural, and historic places, and sharing them with everyone.

The Heritage Alliance has been named a 2025 Gold Standard Internship Host by @oxfordcareers.bsky.social. This recognition celebrates the outstanding internship experience we’ve provided to Oxford students over the years through the Crankstart Programme. 🎓 careers.ox.ac.uk/cip

Only 1 day to go until #HeritageDebate 2025! 💬 Is local decision-making the future of heritage? We’re sharing a fourth case study from our digital programme — Roots in Time, submitted by Worcestershire Archive and Archaeology Service. 🔗 bit.ly/RootsInTimeC... 🎟️ bit.ly/HeritageDeba...

Only 2 days to go until #HeritageDebate 2025! 💬 Is local decision-making the future of heritage? We’re sharing a third case study from our digital programme — Finsley Gate Wharf, submitted by the Canal & River Trust. 🔗 bit.ly/FinsleyGateW... 🎟️ bit.ly/HeritageDeba...

📢 Quick reminder, members! Our CEO Cuppa & Chat takes place today from 4–5 PM. If you’re a core member CEO interested in building a heritage peer network, we’d love to see you there!

Only 3 days to go until #HeritageDebate 2025! 💬 Is local decision-making the future of heritage? We’re sharing another case study from our digital programme — Nyth, submitted by Manalo & White Architects. More to come! 🔗 bit.ly/NythCaseStudy 🎟️ bit.ly/HeritageDeba...

We are delighted to announce that The Heritage Alliance has successfully secured a significant grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to drive our aim of making the heritage sector stronger and more resilient 🎉 Read the full announcement here: www.theheritagealliance.org.uk/blog/heritag...

We’re excited to kick off our digital programme for this year’s #HeritageDebate with our first case study — Haigh Hall, submitted by Historic England See how local decision-making is helping transform heritage and places across the UK 👉 bit.ly/HaighHallCas...

 ⏰ Last call for #HeritageDebate2025 ⏰ Thursday 6th November, 12-2pm ⭐️ This is your opportunity to share your organisation’s experiences with and concerns about current policies! Get your FREE tickets: bit.ly/HDebate2025

We’re delighted to announce the final addition to our panel for Heritage Debate 2025 — Anna Eavis, CEO of the Oxford Preservation Trust. 👉 Secure your spot now: bit.ly/HeritageDeba...

📢 Quick reminder, members! Our Spatial Planning Advocacy Group meets today from 3:30–5 PM. Join us for two exciting presentations: 💬 Historic England on the Pride in Place Strategy 💬 The THA team sharing key insights from our placemaking research

⏳ Just over a week to go until Heritage Debate 2025! 🎉 Today we’re excited to reveal our full line up of expert panellists, who will be delving into the question: “Is local decision-making the future of heritage?” 👉 Secure your spot now: bit.ly/HeritageDeba...

👻🎃 Make the most of your haunted history this spooky season! 🔗 www.theheritagealliance.org.uk/our-work/par...

📢 We're excited to announce two new speakers for #HeritageDebate, Sara Wajid, co-CEO of Birmingham Museums Trust and Jamie Cowling, Deputy Director (Pride in Place) at MHCLG. 🗓️ Thurs 6 Nov, 12–2pm 📍 Zoom | 🎟️ FREE 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/HDebate2025 Thanks to our sponsor Ecclesiastical!

Reflecting on #WorldMentalHealthDay last Friday ❤️🧠 Check out @HistoricEngland's recent report, alongside ours, to see how connecting with heritage can boost mental wellbeing.🏛️🌟 🔗 historicengland.org.uk/research/res... 🔗 bit.ly/Heritage-Hea...

We have co-signed an open letter to the Prime Minister, calling for the Protected Landscapes Duty to be upheld following rumours the government is planning to amend or remove it through the Planning & Infrastructure Bill. Read more here: www.cnp.org.uk/about/our-wo...

We’re excited to welcome a new Affiliate member! Staffordshire Cost Consultants – providing support across the construction, housing, and property sectors, including Listed Buildings & Heritage Projects.

Happy #WorldTeachersDay to all the amazing educators out there, especially our THA members @localhistoryhub.bsky.social, #Kimyo, and #GEMHeritage! 🙌 Take a look at their inspiring work: localhistoryhub.org.uk kimyo.co.uk gem.org.uk/resource/

🏛️ Bidwells join us as an Event Sponsor for #HeritageDebate2025! As a leading real estate adviser, their heritage specialists help unlock the potential of historic places.

Finally, Rebecca Markus will be taking over as Communications Manager from Max this week, who is moving to France. We thank Max for his years of dedication to our socials, newsletters, & more, and wish him all the best in future ventures! Welcome Rebecca!👏 3/3

We are also pleased to announce that Aisling Parrish will be taking over Lucy's Role as HEF Steering Group Manager for Maternity cover at @histenvforum.bsky.social, and is due to begin on the 27th of October. Welcome in advance Aisling!👏 2/3

We are pleased to announce a few staff changes at the Alliance. First is the return of our Head of Policy & Comms, Lydia Gibson, who has recently concluded a six month sabbatical. Welcome back Lydia!👏 1/3