The closure of this beloved pub in Llandwrog left villagers with no place to meet or socialise. Having been brought into community ownership & reopened with a brand-new look, Ty’n Llan ‘has transformed [the] village and brought [the] community back together.’ ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/... #AHF50
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The closure of this beloved pub in Llandwrog left villagers with no place to meet or socialise. Having been brought into community ownership & reopened with a brand-new look, Ty’n Llan ‘has transformed [the] village and brought [the] community back together.’ ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/... #AHF50
Fantastic news that the #AHFsupported Buttermarket in Redruth has been shortlisted for RIBA’s Conservation Award. This project, led by Redruth Revival CIC – one of our #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts – has transformed the Buttermarket into a thriving cultural & community hub. www.riba.org/news/uks-lea...
A few pictures of Buttermarket, which has been led by Redruth Revival CIC, one of the @archhfund.org.uk's Heritage Development Trusts www.redruth-revival.org.
'...a flexible-use scheme that draws people back into the town centre for the food entrepreneurs, artists, small businesses and community events...'> great to see Buttermarket in Redruth up for a RIBA award. Exactly the type of project that can revive our town centres. www.riba.org/news/uks-lea...
Conservation Award shortlist 2026 announced
UK's leading heritage projects shortlisted for RIBA's inaugural Conservation Award 2026
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📣 We are seeking to commission evaluation consultants to work with us to develop and implement an evaluation framework for the #HeritageRevivalFund. 📅 Deadline: 1 September 2026 Read the full brief: ⬇️ ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/i...
📣 We are seeking to commission evaluation consultants to work with us to develop and implement an evaluation framework for the #HeritageRevivalFund. 📅 Deadline: 1 September 2026 Read the full brief: ⬇️ ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/i...
Trent Park House of Secrets has opened to the public as a new museum that tells the story of the WWII 'Secret Listeners'. We supported this project with a grant back in 2020 & are pleased to see that the public can now visit, explore & learn about this special place. 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Colourful and turbulent': Enfield's secret wartime base revealed
The house played a key role in Britain's intelligence battle with Germany during World War Two.
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The former St Luke’s Church, used continuously for worship from 1889 up until its closure in 2014, has been sensitively repaired and adapted to provide a safe and supportive space for young people to learn circus skills. 🤹♀️ Read more: ⬇️ ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/... #AHF50
The former St Luke’s Church, used continuously for worship from 1889 up until its closure in 2014, has been sensitively repaired and adapted to provide a safe and supportive space for young people to learn circus skills. 🤹♀️ Read more: ⬇️ ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/... #AHF50
Excellent opportunity to play a role in shaping the future of one of our #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts and to help drive positive change throughout Stoke-on-Trent through heritage-led regeneration. @re-formheritage.bsky.social is seeking new trustees to join its board. Find out more and apply: 👇
Become a Trustee for Re-Form Heritage! Are you passionate about the heritage of Stoke-on-Trent? Do you want to join the Board of a leading regeneration charity with a proven track record at a time of exciting expansion? To find out more visit: re-form.org/careers/ #stokeontrent #charity #heritage
This building served Haverfordwest as the central post office until its closure in the 1980s. In 2017, a team of locals came together to save it from decline & transform it into Haverhub - a social enterprise community hub. Read more: 👇 ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/... #AHF50
Since opening in 1860, the Market Hall has been an important asset in Cardigan. Thanks to conservation + improvements made by Cardigan Building Preservation Trust, the building’s long-term future as a vibrant food hub & small traders’ market has been secured. ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/... #AHF50
A great opportunity for aspiring building professionals. Here's a chance to visit the #AHFsupported Ballogie Souter’s Workshop, where you'll be able to experience a working site and hear more about the conservation of an A-listed building. Register: ⬇️ www.ticketebo.co.uk/bct/ballogie...
Ballogie Souter’s Conservation Project, site visit for aspiring building professionals – Session 2 - Joiners
Ballogie Souter’s Conservation Project, site visit for aspiring building professionals – session1
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From our Community-led High Street Innovators project to @platformplaces.bsky.social to @archhfund.org.uk's Heritage Development Trust model.
Since opening in 1860, the Market Hall has been an important asset in Cardigan. Thanks to conservation + improvements made by Cardigan Building Preservation Trust, the building’s long-term future as a vibrant food hub & small traders’ market has been secured. ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/... #AHF50
📣 We are seeking new consultants to support the #HeritageRevivalFund! We are specifically looking for: - A Communications Consultant/Consultancy, and - Project development, assessment, and monitoring consultants. 📅 Apply by: 10 August Read the full tender briefs: ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/i...
📣 We are seeking new consultants to support the #HeritageRevivalFund! We are specifically looking for: - A Communications Consultant/Consultancy, and - Project development, assessment, and monitoring consultants. 📅 Apply by: 10 August Read the full tender briefs: ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/i...
A lovely few days in hot, sunny Manchester last week for the annual AHF team away day. ☀️ It was great to visit a wide variety of #AHFsupported projects, from a medieval hall to public baths and a former train station. Join us as we take a look back on the trip. 🧵 ⬇️
A lovely few days in hot, sunny Manchester last week for the annual AHF team away day. ☀️ It was great to visit a wide variety of #AHFsupported projects, from a medieval hall to public baths and a former train station. Join us as we take a look back on the trip. 🧵 ⬇️
A great couple of days down in Manchester with @archhfund.org.uk colleagues - useful meetings, inspiring projects and stunning historic buildings of a wide variety of styles and ages!
Station South, Levenshulme. A cycle shop, cafe and community hub. One of @archhfund.org.uk's high street projects under our last programme. Done on a fairly tight budget, but really impressed at how this has turned out.
🎶 Happy birthday to you 🎶 Today, #AHFsupported Gorleston Pavilion Theatre turns 125! 🎈 We were delighted to attend the 125th Anniversary Celebration evening last week, where Gorleston Pavilion Trust revealed exciting plans for the building's future. Read more: ⬇️ ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/i...
🎶 Happy birthday to you 🎶 Today, #AHFsupported Gorleston Pavilion Theatre turns 125! 🎈 We were delighted to attend the 125th Anniversary Celebration evening last week, where Gorleston Pavilion Trust revealed exciting plans for the building's future. Read more: ⬇️ ahfund.org.uk/what-we-do/i...
#AHF50 Project of the Week 26: Penarth Pier Pavilion. This Grade II-listed Art Deco Pavilion was built in 1929 as an entertainment venue & shelter for visitors. Today, having been restored to its former glory, it remains a vibrant cultural hub and events venue. 👇 ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/...
#AHF50 Project of the Week 26: Penarth Pier Pavilion. This Grade II-listed Art Deco Pavilion was built in 1929 as an entertainment venue & shelter for visitors. Today, having been restored to its former glory, it remains a vibrant cultural hub and events venue. 👇 ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/...
Llanfyllin Workhouse, known locally as Y Dolydd, was acquired by Llanfyllin Dolydd Building Preservation Trust in 2004. It has since been undergoing gradual restoration, enabling it to be opened up to the public as a museum, arts and community centre. 👇 ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/... #AHF50
Llanfyllin Workhouse, known locally as Y Dolydd, was acquired by Llanfyllin Dolydd Building Preservation Trust in 2004. It has since been undergoing gradual restoration, enabling it to be opened up to the public as a museum, arts and community centre. 👇 ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/... #AHF50
It's fantastic to see that the restoration of the A-listed Burnmouth Bothy is now complete, making it cosy & comfortable for campers, climbers & visitors seeking shelter & accommodation. We're very pleased to have supported at an early stage with a #HESsupported grant. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I spent the night in the UK's most northerly bothy
Burnmouth on the Orkney island of Hoy has been restored after years of decline.
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My conference venue is cooler than your conference venue (in numerous ways!). Thanks to @seasidenetwork.bsky.social for the invite to talk about @archhfund.org.uk's work at their symposium at Saltdean Lido today. About 15 degrees cooler than Cambridge!