The annual UK Archive Sector Survey closes next Friday! ⌛️ See full guidance, and survey links, on our website: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

Applications are open for Scoping Grants worth £3000! Apply by 18 June to have an independent consultant produce an expert collections report on a full or partial archival collection. Apply here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-rev... (1/2)

Here’s our regular reminder of upcoming events with spaces still available! These events cover public records, how archives support the rights of beneficiaries, surveying as a tool for relationship building and preservation, and more… Sign up here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

Book now for the first Community Hub event on coproducing stories with communities (11 June, 10:15-15:15): www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/community-hu... This in‑person day, led in collaboration with Leeds Museums and Galleries, includes practical tips for collaborative storytelling & decision-making!

UK Archive Sector Leadership@uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 3mo ago

The Spaces, Places and Belonging (SPB) Community Hub has launched a new training programme, developed in conversation with community groups, practitioners and partners across the UK: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/community-hu... (1/4)

Join us on 11 June (1pm) for an online session exploring how archives support the rights of service users and beneficiaries, with a specific focus on records of care-experienced people: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi... This is the last webinar in our series on engaging with difficult records!

Another event very worth your attention is the launch of the DPC Advocacy toolkit, alongside the Novice to Knowhow training on the same (which is out already, but find out more and how the two connect): 16 June lunchtime webinar www.dpconline.org/events/event...

Join us on 28 May (1pm) for a refresher on the responsibilities of Places of Deposit (PODs) in relation to the Public Records Act 1958: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/refresher-... This webinar is ideal for staff at PODs but open to all recordkeepers who may be responsible for public records in the future!

The UK annual Archive Sector Survey closes this month! ⏰ Why is it so important for your archive to take part? Find out here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec... #advocacy #archives #recordkeeping

Thank you to those who have completed the UK Archive Sector Survey 2026! For those that haven’t yet, please do tinyurl.com/UK-Archive-S... The evidence helps us to advocate & demonstarte the social and economic importance of archives to funders & stakeholders

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The annual UK Archive Sector Survey is now open and will be closing on Friday 29 May 2026. The National Archives delivers this comprehensive survey every year in partnership with National Records of S...

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Join us on 7 May (12pm) for our next online lunchtime event exploring how archives can engage with difficult records through people-centred and trauma-informed practices! This month’s theme: Working with records for social justice Book a place here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/working-wi...

We’re delighted to announce 13 new recipients of the #ArchivesRevealed scoping grants, with our partners The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the Pilgrim Trust & @wolfsonfdn.bsky.social Read all about them here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-rev... 📷 Society of Designer Craftsmen (1/3)

Nominate a person, project or initiative for the 2026 Digital Preservation Awards by Tuesday 5 May! Organised by @dpc-chat.digipres.club.ap.brid.gy every two years, the awards celebrate achievements from across the global digital preservation community: www.dpconline.org/events/digit...

Please do take part if you can, having this data is so valuable in making the case for archives.

UK Archive Sector Leadership@uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Thank you to everyone who has completed this year’s UK Archive Sector Survey already! If you’re yet to take part, you can find out more and complete the survey through our website: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec... You can also book on to next week’s online surgery session👇

The Spaces, Places and Belonging Community Hub has awarded 5 new skills bursaries: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/community-hu... Congratulations to Elevate24, Lincoln Archaeology Group, Alyona Shmakova, @marlboroughprods.bsky.social & Jade Walton 📷Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (1/2)

Last week, Our Digital Director John Sheridan visited Marx Memorial Library to present their staff, volunteers and trustees with the archive’s first accreditation certificate! Congratulations to the team at Marx Memorial Library!

The online application system for Archive Service Accreditation has now re-opened! The revised application form reflects changes implemented as part of the 2023-2025 accreditation review. Explore the revised standard and instructions for applying here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

Last week we hosted the History and Archives in Practice annual conference #HAP26 and what an incredible day we had!👏 This year's theme 'Shaping Societies, Improving Lives' was explored through panels, workshops and a showcase of archive services and projects all over the UK... [1/4]

We're delighted to continue our support for the #N2KH programme! This new online course offers archive professionals a valuable resource to strengthen advocacy and make a lasting impact within their organisations! #DigitalPreservation #Advocacy

Digital Preservation Coalition@dpc-chat.digipres.club.ap.brid.gy · 4mo ago

📢 New course launch! We’ve added #N2KH: Advocacy to our learning pathway - supporting digital preservation practitioners to advocate for #DigitalPreservation, communicate its value, and build support within their organizations. Learn how to make your case […] [Original post on digipres.club]

It was a pleasure to join colleagues, stakeholders & friends at the launch of the Government's vision for archives in England:Archives at the heart of society on Friday. There was a great buzz in the room, thanks go to the ASL team, the M&S Archives & sector speakers Joanna Terry and Emma Markiewicz

UK Archive Sector Leadership@uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We’re delighted to share the Government’s vision for archives in England: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec... Baroness Twycross, Minister for Museums, Heritage and Gambling, and Lords Minister, officially launched the new vision at the M&S Archive at University of Leeds on Friday (1/3)

Just 20 tickets left for our Leadership skills event next month! If you’re travelling from outside the host city of Birmingham, this week is your last chance to apply for a travel bursary! 📆 Tuesday 5 May (10am-2.30pm) Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leadership... (1/2)

Our record specialists are running a series of Wednesday lunch webinars (May-March) introducing recordkeepers to common pre-modern document types found in archives, including charters and deeds, seals, manorial records, and wills. Book sessions here: www.eventbrite.com/cc/identifyi...

Have you filled out the UK Archive Sector Survey? If not, join our online surgery session on 28 April (12pm) where you can ask for support – How do I calculate cubic metres? What measurements should I use for visitors or retrievals? All questions are welcome! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/uk-archive...

Applications for this round of Seed Corn Grants, from Spaces, Places and Belonging, will close next Friday: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/community-hu... Perfect for community groups, museums, libraries, galleries or archives looking to test concepts, build partnerships, or pilot activities!

Are you a museum, library, gallery, archive or heritage organisation looking to fund a substantial, collaborative project with at least one community group? Apply for a Spaces, Places & Belonging Community Hub Project Grant by 12 June 2026: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/community-hu... (1/3)

The International Council on Archives’ Climate Change Working Group has opened a global questionnaire exploring the effects of climate change on archives and recordkeeping practices 🌍 Take part here by Wednesday 22 April: icarchives.limequery.org/528765?lang=en

Join our impact seminar on Wednesday 29 April (1 – 2.30pm) to hear how three different archives have approached engaging with community groups and collaborating with volunteers! Book today to avoid disappointment: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/impact-sem...

We’re welcoming applicants for a fully funded history PhD project researching the first 100 years of the UK's Public Record Office, ahead of its bicentenary in 2038. Find out more and apply here by Friday 8 May: phd.leeds.ac.uk/project/2475... (1/2)

We’re pleased to announce that we’ll have a stand in the sector support zone at this year’s @museumsandheritage.com show. Join us there on Wednesday 13 May at Olympia Events! Find out more & register here: show.museumsandheritage.com/2026-program...

Please reach out to hannah@hjsheritage.co.uk by Monday 30 March if you'd like to submit images from your archive for this exciting new digital toolkit!👇

UK Archive Sector Leadership@uknatarcsector.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Would you like your archive’s collections to feature in a new toolkit which will help young people understand the career opportunities within archives? To be considered, submit up to 3 digital images of records (any type from any period on any topic are welcome!) See requirements 👇(1/2)