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The Architectural Heritage Fund
@archhfund.org.uk
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Helping communities across the UK to reuse and regenerate historic buildings, with grants, loans and advice.

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This Project of the Week takes us back to the 1980s in Belfast, when Hamilton Terrace, which had been left as little more than a vandalised shell, was restored to provide attractive family homes.

Read more:
👉 ahfund.org.uk/anniversary/

📸 Hearth Historic Buildings Trust

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A graphic saying Project of the Week 1. A photo of Hamilton Terrace before conservation work is placed in an arch shape. The text below reads Hamilton Terrace, Belfast. A photo of Hamilton Terrace after conservation work is placed in an arch shape. The text below reads Hamilton Terrace, Belfast.
January 14, 2026 at 9:26 AM
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Throughout 2026, look out for our national exhibition touring Belfast, Glasgow, Cardiff, and London, plus a flagship conference focusing on the future of heritage. We’re also revealing a brand-new AHF identity designed by Studio Build. (2/4)
January 13, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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Huge news! The Architectural Heritage Fund is officially kicking off a massive year of celebration for our 50th anniversary in 2026. We’ve supported thousands of projects and invested over £180 million in heritage-led regeneration since 1976, and now we're celebrating this massive impact! (1/4)
January 13, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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We are ramping up to a huge celebration of heritage-led impact across the UK.

ANNOUNCEMENT ALERT: Next week, we’re unveiling a full year of activities planned to amplify the power of heritage. (2/2)

#AHF #Heritage #Regeneration #HistoricEnvironment
Portland Works, Sheffield. The Lighthouse, Harlesden. Credit - Refugee Education UK. Stretford Public Hall, Manchester. Credit - The Friends of Stretford Public Hall.
January 9, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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Heritage is the foundation for strong communities and successful regeneration.

The Architectural Heritage Fund is committed to giving new life to historic buildings, proving that the past is the best investment for the future. (1/2)
A graphic of people standing in front of a building and waving. Collective Gallery on top of Calton Hill, Edinburgh. Credit - Anna Henly. The Priory Row Cottages, Coventry. Credit - Historic Coventry Trust.
January 9, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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We're celebrating the success stories of place-making in every part of the UK.

GET READY: Next week, we’re unveiling a whole year of activities planned to amplify this work.

#AHF #50xAHF #PlaceMaking #HistoricPlaces #HeritageRevival #UKArchitecture (2/2)
Llwyn Celyn, near Llanvihangel Crucorney. Credit – Landmark Trust. Lissan House, near Cookstown. Credit – Michael O’Connell. Jubilee Pool, Penzance. Credit - Jim Stephenson Architectural Photography.
January 7, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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The Architectural Heritage Fund is committed to highlighting the vital role heritage plays in shaping places and strengthening communities. We see historic buildings as anchors for meaningful regeneration. (1/2)
A graphic of people in front of a building. Ardnamurchan Lighthouse, Ardnamurchan Peninsula. Credit – Stephanie Cope. Sheerness Dockyard Church. Credit – Dirk Lindner.
January 7, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT ALERT: Next week, we’re unveiling a full year of activities planned to celebrate this incredible work.

Get ready for the reveal!

#AHF #50xAHF #Community #HeritageLed #Regeneration #NextWeek (2/2)
People playing music at Farmer's Arms, Ulverston. Image courtesy of Grizedale Arts. Photo by Rachel Hayton. Haverhub in Haverfordwest. Credit - Haverhub CIC. Printing workshop at Liskeard Library. Credit – Sean Hurlock.
January 6, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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Heritage buildings have the potential to be an anchor for community identity.

The Architectural Heritage Fund has spent decades putting heritage at the heart of regeneration, fostering social value and local pride. Our work is all about supporting the people who make this revival possible. (1/2)
A graphic of people standing in front of a building and waving their arms. People gathered for the launch of St Matthew’s Community Enterprise Centre. Credit - Octovision Media. Guests seated for a wedding at Riddel’s Warehouse. Credit - Karen Latimer.
January 6, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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As we wrap up another wonderful year, we want to wish all our partners, supporters & followers a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year. 🎄

Our office will be closed from the end of today until 5th January.

We look forward to seeing you all again in 2026 for a very special year of celebration! #50xAHF
The Orangery Ingestre, Staffordshire, in the snow. ❄️ 🌨 Credit - Friends of Ingestre Orangery.
December 24, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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Next year, we're announcing a big milestone for the Architectural Heritage Fund. If you care about historic buildings and the people who revive them, keep an eye on this profile. 👀

#AHF #FutureOfHeritage #ComingSoon
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December 18, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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🔎🏚 #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts Spotlight – Re-Form Heritage.
 
@re-formheritage.bsky.social transforms historic buildings at risk into places that inspire, educate & connect people with their past, benefitting the local and wider community in Stoke-on-Trent.
 
Read more:
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Middleport Pottery. Credit- Re-Form Heritage. Harper Street. Credit - Jenny Harper. Bethesda Methodist Chapel. Credit - Re-Form Heritage. HDT representatives gathered inside Bethesda Methodist Chapel. Credit - Re-Form Heritage.
December 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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What a busy but exciting time it's been for us in the past week! It was great to bring the team together for our final trustee and grants meetings of the year.

In case you missed it, we also published our Annual Review 2024/25 last week. Not read it yet? Find it here:
👉 bit.ly/4iQSAft
Some of the AHF team and trustees gathered for a grants meeting at Toynbee Hall, London.
December 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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📢 Today, we are excited to be sharing our Annual Review 2024/25, showcasing our work in supporting heritage and community-led regeneration across the UK.

Take a look at what we've been up to and read about some brilliant #AHFsupported projects.

➡️ bit.ly/4iQSAft
The Buttermarket, England. Credit - Lottie Matthews. John O'Groats Mill, Scotland. Credit - The John O'Groats Mill. Gregynog Hall, Wales. Credit - The Gregynog Trust. Carlisle Memorial 'Link Building', Northern Ireland.
December 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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🚨 Good news! We are pleased to have awarded a Village Catalyst Project Viability Grant to Enterprise Causeway Ltd. to support its plans to restore and reanimate The Meeting House, Bushmills, as a creative community venue.

Find out more:
👉 bit.ly/4a5CX1t
A historic photo of The Meeting House. Courtesy of Enterprise Causeway Ltd. The current interior of The Meeting House. Courtesy of Enterprise Causeway Ltd. A Wood Craft Workshop at The Meeting House. Courtesy of Enterprise Causeway Ltd. A Painting Workshop at The Meeting House. Courtesy of Enterprise Causeway Ltd.
December 9, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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We had a productive time in Stoke with Heritage Development Trusts from across the UK, digging into the future of heritage-led regeneration. The energy and insights were exceptional.

Watch the video to catch the highlights! 👇 (1/3)
December 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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Pictured above is the Delapré Abbey #AStableFuture project, which we have supported with a grant & a mix of social investment, including a #HeritageImpactFund loan. The project will transform the site’s substantial 19th-century stables and associated buildings into a new health and wellbeing hub.
Visualisation of the future of Delapré Abbey stables. Credit - Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust.
December 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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It’s #GivingTuesday!

For nearly 50 years now, we have provided advice and funding to projects across the UK to restore, adapt, and reuse historic buildings for community purposes.

By supporting us today, you can help us continue this work in the future. 👇
ahfund.org.uk/support-us/
Richard Clinton, Chief Executive of Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust, said: “Without the AHF’s blend of grant and loan funding, we would have faced increased costs and delays in realising the vital benefits this project will bring to the community. Beyond the funding, they have encouraged us and offered advice and support, which has been critical in making this project a reality.” A young child walks underneath fairy lights that are hung up around the old stables at Delapré Abbey. Credit - Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust.
December 2, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Further appreciation goes to Zoe Sutherland (@re-formheritage.bsky.social) for the insightful walking tour of Hanley and Bethesda Methodist Chapel, and to David Trevis-Smith (@wmheritage.bsky.social) for discussing enterprise and affordable housing models. (4/6)
Inside Bethesda Methodist Chapel in Hanley.
November 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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We are extremely grateful to the panel that discussed funding, led by our CEO @memckeague.bsky.social, alongside Liz Bates and Emma Birks (@heritagefunduk.bsky.social), and Deborah Williams (Historic England). (3/6)
A panel discussion. The audience is sitting at tables and watching on as five other people sit on chairs at the front.
November 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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What an exceptional two days exploring the future of heritage and regeneration in Stoke-on-Trent with #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts from around the UK. We extend our gratitude to every delegate who joined us at Jubilee Hall, Hanley, Burslem, and the incredible @middleportpottery.bsky.social. (1/6) 👇
People gathered in front of a statue of Lemmy. People sitting at tables inside a room at Middleport Pottery.
November 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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It’s the season of giving. 🎁

With #GivingTuesday just around the corner, please consider making a donation to the AHF.

Together, we can continue supporting communities across the UK to create vibrant new futures for our historic buildings. ⬇️
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Jim Sammon, Director of Boomhall Trust, said: “AHF funding, along with advice and encouragement from the Development Manager, made all the difference to Boomhall Trust in pursuing our objectives. AHF equipped us to meet the project challenges.” The exterior of Boomhall.
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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It’s Crossed Finger Selfie Day and we’re joining @heritagefunduk.bsky.social to celebrate the difference made by #NationalLottery players.

#BecauseOfYou we’re able to support inspiring #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts across the UK to reimagine, repair and reuse historic buildings in their communities.
AHF staff and trustee doing the Crossed Finger pose to celebrate Crossed Finger Selfie Day. Heritage Development Trust representatives posing on some steps next to an old building on Portsoy Harbour. Heritage Development Trust representatives gathered in Leicester for a workshop. Heritage Development Trust representatives gathered in Glasgow for a walking tour of the city.
November 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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#GivingTuesday is in 2 weeks!

Your support enables us to help communities across the UK find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love, just like The Ladder, Redruth. 👇

On 2 Dec, consider donating to help us continue this important work in the future.
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Joshua Nawras, Director of The Ladder, said: “The AHF provides a level of ongoing and wrap around support that has been fundamental to this project, from conception to acquiring funding and managing the phased delivery. We are very very grateful for your faith and continued support.” The Ladder, space for a new creative community in the heart of Redruth. The community comes together to celebrate the old library's new future as The Ladder. Credit - Jenna Hinton.
November 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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🔎🏚 #YmddiriedolaethauDatblyguTreftadaeth Sbotolau – Treftadaeth Hwlffordd.

Nod @haverfordwestheritage.org.uk yw adfywio adeiladau treftadaeth allweddol sydd wedi’u hesgeuluso yn Hwlffordd a’u hailddefnyddio er budd y gymuned, gan greu lle gwell i fyw, gweithio, dysgu ac ymweld ag ef.
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Neuadd Ddirwest, Hwlffordd. Delwedd trwy garedigrwydd Treftadaeth Hwlffordd.
November 13, 2025 at 12:03 PM