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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · Jul 7
📢 Today, we are excited to be sharing our 5th annual Impact Report!

Want to learn more about the AHF’s work in 2024/25 and see the difference we are making for heritage-regeneration projects and communities across the UK?

Read the full Report here:
👉 bit.ly/44AnLF8
The courtyard at The Buttermarket in Redruth, England, where people are sitting at tables in the sunshine. Cultarlann Inbhir Nis at the key handover ceremony for Inverness East Church, Scotland. Credit - Cultarlann Inbhir Nis. The exterior of the restored offices at the Llanelli Railway Goods Shed in Wales. Credit - Llanelli Railway Goods Shed Trust. Camlough Heritage Society stood in front of St Jude's Church in Camlough, Northern Ireland.
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 18h
Did you know that alongside grants and loans, we provide advice and support to help communities across the UK find sustainable new uses for much-loved historic buildings?

To find out how we can help you, take a look at our website and get in touch:
👉 ahfund.org.uk
“Having ongoing support from AHF through all the stages of what can be a long project development period has been invaluable to us” - Andrew Prendergast, Isle of Canna Community Development Trust. The exterior of Coroghan Barn on the Isle of Canna. Credit: Andrew Prendergast.
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 18h
📸 Pictured here is Coroghan Barn on the Isle of Canna. We have awarded two #HESsupported grants to support Isle of Canna Community Development Trust's project to repurpose the barn to meet modern-day needs, with proposals being developed for a community space and bunkhouse.
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 18h
Did you know that alongside grants and loans, we provide advice and support to help communities across the UK find sustainable new uses for much-loved historic buildings?

To find out how we can help you, take a look at our website and get in touch:
👉 ahfund.org.uk
“Having ongoing support from AHF through all the stages of what can be a long project development period has been invaluable to us” - Andrew Prendergast, Isle of Canna Community Development Trust. The exterior of Coroghan Barn on the Isle of Canna. Credit: Andrew Prendergast.
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 1d
🔔 Funding announcement - a new life ahead for the Old Store!

We have awarded a grant to Redruth Revival CIC, one of our #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts, to support plans to repurpose the Old Market Store on Fair Meadow in Redruth as a new community-facing cycle hub.

Learn more:
➡️ bit.ly/4pZJ2SB
Concept proposal for the Old Market Store and Fair Meadow Car Park, Redruth. People can be seen walking and sitting down outside the building as children run around and play on the newly landscaped path. One person walks past the building with their bicycle. Credit: Redruth Revival CIC and SEED Landscape Design.
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 6d
Delighted to have awarded a Capital Works Grant towards emergency roof repairs to Tŷ Nesaf & Tŷ Bach, a pair of farmhouses on Ynys Enlli.

Bardsey Island Trust is restoring Tŷ Nesaf and bringing it back into use to support the future of the island’s heritage & increase visitors.
👉 bit.ly/46J0e64
Tŷ Nesaf and Tŷ Bach, Ynys Enlli, undergoing re-roofing work. Credit: Ymddiriedolaeth Ynys Enlli / Bardsey Island Trust. A banner with the AHF logo hangs from some scaffolding over Tŷ Bach, Ynys Enlli. Credit: Ymddiriedolaeth Ynys Enlli / Bardsey Island Trust.
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 1d
🔔 Funding announcement - a new life ahead for the Old Store!

We have awarded a grant to Redruth Revival CIC, one of our #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts, to support plans to repurpose the Old Market Store on Fair Meadow in Redruth as a new community-facing cycle hub.

Learn more:
➡️ bit.ly/4pZJ2SB
Concept proposal for the Old Market Store and Fair Meadow Car Park, Redruth. People can be seen walking and sitting down outside the building as children run around and play on the newly landscaped path. One person walks past the building with their bicycle. Credit: Redruth Revival CIC and SEED Landscape Design.
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 6d
Delighted to have awarded a Capital Works Grant towards emergency roof repairs to Tŷ Nesaf & Tŷ Bach, a pair of farmhouses on Ynys Enlli.

Bardsey Island Trust is restoring Tŷ Nesaf and bringing it back into use to support the future of the island’s heritage & increase visitors.
👉 bit.ly/46J0e64
Tŷ Nesaf and Tŷ Bach, Ynys Enlli, undergoing re-roofing work. Credit: Ymddiriedolaeth Ynys Enlli / Bardsey Island Trust. A banner with the AHF logo hangs from some scaffolding over Tŷ Bach, Ynys Enlli. Credit: Ymddiriedolaeth Ynys Enlli / Bardsey Island Trust.
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Matthew Mckeague @memckeague.bsky.social · 7d
What do we do with our former department stores? Well, Age Concern Southend has one answer that seems to be working. Heard some lovely stories tonight of the impact The Haven has had (4000 visitors a month!) & the wider benefit it's had on the high street. Inspirational stuff. @archhfund.org.uk
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DTA Wales | CYD Cymru @dtawales.bsky.social · 9d
🔦 Workshop Spotlight 🔦
We’re excited to welcome the @archhfund.org.uk, for a session on The Benefits and Challenges of Community Ownership. He’ll share stories of communities bringing historic buildings back to life by meeting local needs. 🏛️✨
👉 Book your place! dtawales.org.uk/.../dta-wale...
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DTA Wales | CYD Cymru @dtawales.bsky.social · 9d
🔦 Gweithdy yn y Golau 🔦
Rydyn ni’n falch i groesawu'r @archhfund.org.uk, i arwain sesiwn ar Manteision a Heriau Perchnogaeth Gymunedol - yn rhannu enghreifftiau o sut i rhoid bywyd newydd i adeiladau hanesyddol drwy ymateb i anghenion lleol. 🏛️✨

👉 Archebwch eich lle! dtawales.org.uk/.../cynhadle...
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 9d
The Heritage Network Conference 2025 is in full swing at St George's Hall. Our Director of Programmes & Deputy CEO Kelcey Wilson-Lee explores the enduring relevance of historic buildings’ former functions and shares some of our exciting 50th anniversary plans for 2026. #50xAHF
AHF Director of Programmes and Deputy CEO Kelcey Wilson-Lee gives a presentation on the stage at St George's Hall, Bradford.
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 9d
We've arrived in Bradford, the 2025 UK City of Culture, for this year's Heritage Network Conference.

Excited to connect with colleagues from across the heritage sector today. @heritagenetwork.bsky.social
A sign that says Bradford 2025. The Heritage Network Conference programme. The inside of St George's Hall, where people are sitting down and looking at a stage. On the stage, there is a screen that says 'Heritage Network Conference 2025.'
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 11d
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1. Wingfield Station, Derbyshire. Credit: Laura Firth / MiniAperture Photography.
2. Cumberland Street Station, Glasgow.
3. Llanelli Railway Goods Shed and adjoining office building. Credit: The Llanelli Railway Goods Trust.
4. Station South, Manchester. Credit – Jody Hartley for Station South.
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 11d
All aboard as we celebrate #Railway200! 🚂

On the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway – an event widely recognised as the birth of the modern railway – we’re sharing a selection of #AHFsupported historic railway buildings.

Take a look:
👉 bit.ly/46Yel8L
A train passes behind Wingfield Station, Derbyshire. Credit: Laura Firth / MiniAperture Photography. The former Cumberland Street Station, Glasgow. Llanelli Railway Goods Shed and adjoining office building. Credit: The Llanelli Railway Goods Trust. Station South, Manchester. Credit – Jody Hartley for Station South.
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 13d
We are inviting tenders for an evaluation consultant for the #HeritageRevivalFund, delivered in partnership with @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social and Historic England.

🗓 Deadline: 10th October 2025

Find out more and read the full brief:
➡️ bit.ly/48wEg8K

#Tender #Heritage
A group of people posing for a photo in front of Alice Billing House North Block, a project by Creative Land Trust. Credit - Monika Szolle (@monikaszolle).
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 13d
We are inviting tenders for an evaluation consultant for the #HeritageRevivalFund, delivered in partnership with @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social and Historic England.

🗓 Deadline: 10th October 2025

Find out more and read the full brief:
➡️ bit.ly/48wEg8K

#Tender #Heritage
A group of people posing for a photo in front of Alice Billing House North Block, a project by Creative Land Trust. Credit - Monika Szolle (@monikaszolle).
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Matthew Mckeague @memckeague.bsky.social · 13d
And with what looks like impeccable timing, we have a session with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social & @nationaltrust.org.uk discussing just this type of thing on Monday! @jacktshaw.bsky.social @anooshc.bsky.social
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Matthew Mckeague @memckeague.bsky.social · 13d
Investments @archhfund.org.uk (and others) have put into social enterprise and heritage schemes in places like Sunderland is leading to wider investment e.g. www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/2548971... - lots to learn from this and similar projects. @twbpt.bsky.social
TV architect George Clarke reveals plans for former North East bank
TV architect George Clarke plans to transform Sunderland’s Grade II-listed 176 High Street West into Home of Books—a bookshop, café, and…
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Dr Kelcey Wilson-lee @kwilsonlee.bsky.social · 15d
Like many seaside towns, Ramsgate has fabulous buildings but also suffers from significant deprivation. Has been great today to visit projects led by Heritage Lab (an @archhfund.org.uk Heritage Development Trust) & Town Council that are putting the town's heritage into use for community benefit.
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 15d
Great news - two #AHFsupported projects have been shortlisted for the 2025 SURF Awards. 🎉

A big congratulations to:
- The Y Centre Perth, shortlisted for Housing and Regeneration.
- No 30 The Square Huntly, shortlisted for Community Led Regeneration.

surf.scot/2025-surf-aw...
A drop-in session at the Y Centre in Perth. There are people playing table football and pool. One person plays the guitar in the background while a group of people sit at a table and socialise. Credit - YMCA Tayside. The exterior of Number 30 The Square, Huntly.
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 20d
Looking to breathe new life into a historic building?

Alongside grants and loans, we provide advice and support to help communities across the UK find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love.

Check out our website to see how we can help you:
👉 ahfund.org.uk
“Given the nature of the project – bringing a large part of a Grade 1 Listed building back to life after many years of abandonment – having the backing of an organisation to turn to has been invaluable, especially when dealing with significant issues where the knowledge and experience within the AHF has been available.” The Penzance Regeneration Company. The exterior of the Market House, Penzance. Credit: The Penzance Regeneration Company.
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Matthew Mckeague @memckeague.bsky.social · 20d
If you're at Labour conference, @archhfund.org.uk is joining @moreincommonuk.bsky.social & @nationaltrust.org.uk to discuss how heritage & community driven regeneration should be central to reviving places & civic pride. Looking forward to it! @patrickhurley.bsky.social @anooshc.bsky.social
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 20d
📸 Pictured here is the Market House, Penzance. We have awarded two grants to The Penzance Regeneration Company since 2022, supporting their project to renovate and bring the derelict part of this landmark town centre building back into use as a vibrant new hub for the local community and visitors.
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 20d
Looking to breathe new life into a historic building?

Alongside grants and loans, we provide advice and support to help communities across the UK find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love.

Check out our website to see how we can help you:
👉 ahfund.org.uk
“Given the nature of the project – bringing a large part of a Grade 1 Listed building back to life after many years of abandonment – having the backing of an organisation to turn to has been invaluable, especially when dealing with significant issues where the knowledge and experience within the AHF has been available.” The Penzance Regeneration Company. The exterior of the Market House, Penzance. Credit: The Penzance Regeneration Company.
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The Architectural Heritage Fund @archhfund.org.uk · 21d
🔎🏚 #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts Spotlight – Inner City Trust.

The Inner City Trust restores heritage buildings, supports communities, and enables job creation, advancing the physical, social and economic regeneration of Derry-Londonderry.

Learn more: 👇
ahfund.org.uk/projects/inn...
The exterior of Bishop’s Gate Hotel. Credit - Tony Monaghan. AHF visit to Derry in 2024 to see 17-20 Magazine Street under development. Credit - Tony Monaghan. The view of the completed 17-20 Magazine Street from the city walls. Credit - Jim McCafferty for Inner City Trust.
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