Congratulations to Herefordshire Archives, London Metropolitan University Special Collections & National Waterways Archives for achieving Archive Service Accreditation for the first time! Read more: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/news/three-a... 📷 National Waterways Archives (1/2)

Three archives gain accredited status for the first time

The Archive Service Accreditation Committee has awarded the coveted accredited status to 3 archives.

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@artscouncilengland.bsky.social are running a 5-minute survey to understand the impact of the UK's recent heatwaves (May-July) on organisations in the cultural sector. We strongly encourage archives to contribute: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon... The survey closes next Friday at 5pm!

We’ve made improvements to our Archive Service Accreditation web pages, making them more user-friendly and accessible: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archive-serv... We’ve re-organised information and transferred most PDF content into web pages, including Welsh translations of key sections! (1/2)

Curious about #AI but unsure where to start? This online introductory session will offer a practical and accessible introduction to AI, helping you develop confidence in understanding the technology and its relevance to the archival sector: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/digital-ar... 📅19 August, 12:30pm

The Spaces, Places and Belonging Community Hub has awarded its final set of seed corn grants, supporting community groups and heritage organisations to launch new projects that bridge community engagement with heritage: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/community-hu... (1/3) 📷Mike Goddard

Have you read our guidance for business archives? Featuring case studies and advice on topics from long-term management to mitigating risk, this resource is ideal for businesses wondering how to preserve and make best use of their archives: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

The Spaces, Places and Belonging: Community Hub has awarded two new skills bursaries. Congratulations to Inherent Vice CIC & Neurokind Inclusion CIC! Read about their projects here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/community-hu... (1/2) 📷Inherent Vice CIC

We’re delighted to announce, with @rluk.ac.uk, the next round of the Professional Fellowship scheme – now open to colleagues from these organisations and the wider archive sector! Learn more about the scheme and sign up for a drop-in session on how to apply: www.rluk.ac.uk/professional...

Have you read our guidance on managing split-site archive services? Filled with case studies, tips & a breakdown of logistical considerations, this is essential reading for services managing substantial archival storage away from their main service site: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

Applications for A Year in Archives 2026 close in just 1 month! Read about the exciting changes we’re making this year and submit a project by 21 August: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/1P8AIO/ Don’t miss an opportunity to spotlight your work to the sector and the wider public! 📷 Historic England Archive

Engagement grant applications are open! Engagement grants provide up to £3000 in funding for organisations to run outreach projects that connect archives with their communities in places across England and Wales. Apply by Friday 14 August: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

The Spaces, Places and Belonging Community Hub are hosting two online training events this July on social media for community archives and caring for collections! Explore the full programme and register for July sessions here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/community-hu...

Join us on 14 September (10am) for a free training webinar covering Discovery and The National Archives' Manage Your Collections tool – a tool for publishing collections information online. Book a spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/manage-you...

This year, we’re working with The @araukie.bsky.social National Surveys Group to deliver The Survey of Onsite Visitors to Archives! This invites people to share feedback on their experiences at archives including reasons for visiting, travel, staff, facilities and any barriers faced... (1/2)

Join us this Wednesday (12pm) for a free introductory webinar where we’ll explore how you can use data to communicate the impact of your work in the archive sector and beyond! Register now to avoid disappointment: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understand...

Join The National Archives, @ihr.bsky.social & @royalhistsoc.org for a drag performance-inspired online session with grassroots community archive, Margate Queer Library & Archive: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/detective-... 📆Tuesday 14 July (1pm)

Have you seen our Archive Basics Guidance yet? Ideal for non-archive professionals and those new to the sector, these pages take you through all the principles and practices of managing an archive, from creating a collections policy to providing access: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

We’re delighted to have awarded Bristol Archives a skills bursary for their project, Sounds of the South West, delivered with Archives South West. The bursary will help them digitise 8000 at-risk audio recordings from across the region. Find out more: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...

Join our impact seminar (25 August, 2pm) to explore how partnership working can improve capacity and unlock new opportunities: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/impact-sem... Presenting: @ilariascaglia.bsky.social (Aston University Archives), Alan Hughes (Archives & Special Collections at Cardiff University)!

Impact seminar: Building capacity through partnerships

Join this impact seminar to explore how partnership working can improve capacity and unlock new opportunities.

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Seeking experienced record keepers to join the pool of Peer Reviewers for Archive Service Accreditation in England! New Peer Reviewer training starts in November so now is the time to make an expression of interest: www.archives.org.uk/peer-reviewers

The Cool Off in Culture campaign is creating a digital map of cultural spaces where people can cool down during spells of hot weather – juliesbicycle.org/take-action/... 🌍Register your venue as a cool space people can visit during #heatwaves (1/2)

Submissions for A Year in Archives 2026 are open! This year we’re making exciting changes to #AYIA, broadening its reach to public audiences as well as the sector. Find out more and submit your highlights from the past year: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/t/1P8AIO/ 📷 Northumberland County Council

🚨 Places are filling fast for our Sustainability Action Planning workshop on 9 July (10am – 12pm): www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainabi... This practical and engaging workshop, led by Lorraine Finch, will empower you to create an effective plan for your own archive!

Join us on 20 July (1pm) for the second online session from the recently launched Inclusive Archival Practice Network! This webinar will focus on the importance of advocating for inclusive practice within your organisations: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inclusive-...

The Spaces, Places and Belonging Community Hub have opened bookings for more training events on a range of topics from evaluation and social media to collections care and accessibility. Explore the full programme and register for events here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/community-hu...

The British Film Institute are running a Cool Off in Culture campaign: forms.office.com/pages/respon... This allows cultural spaces across the UK to sign up and get their venue on a digital map of venues that can offer cool spaces in hot weather!

Are you a consultant or freelancer with significant leadership training experience? 👇This tender opportunity closes next week! 👇

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The National Archives and @araukie.bsky.social are seeking an experienced supplier to deliver two training courses on leadership skills for early and mid-career professionals. Submit a tender by Tuesday 30 June: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec... (1/2)

Join us on 15 July (12pm) for a free introductory webinar where we’ll explore how you can use data to communicate the impact of your work in the archive sector and beyond! Register today: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/understand...

Revolution 250 opens this weds @uknatarcsector.bsky.social! To complement the exhibition, you'll be able to see original costumes from the musical Hamilton. The exhibit is free. For more info, head to: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/whats-on/exh...

Hamilton at The National Archives

Straight from London's West End, get closer to costumes from the hit musical Hamilton at The National Archives.

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We’re delighted to award Polonia Northern England a Records at Risk grant so they can preserve, and make accessible, their significant collection representing the experiences of the post-war Polish diaspora in exile. Find out more here: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/archives-sec...