Discover more about the fascinating historic gem that is Riddel’s Warehouse by tuning in to the latest episode of our Transforming Heritage podcast, featuring Marcus Patton from Hearth Historic Buildings Trust. 🎧 Listen to Ep.4 now: 👉 bit.ly/3VIv0rr

Thoroughly enjoyable couple of days hosting The Architectural Heritage Fund Head of Programmes and Deputy CEO with thanks to Development Trusts NI Clifton House Heritage Centre @GreaplaceB SIBNI First Street Coop Communities NI Creative collaboration is essential to unlock the potential of our underused assets.

Well worth tuning into this interview with conservation architect and director of Hearth Historic Buildings Trust, Marcus Patton, on the extraordinary Riddel’s ironmongery warehouse and the Trust’s plans to fully develop it into a creative cauldron, building on back-to-back meanwhile uses.

It was lovely to reunite the team from across the UK for a very enjoyable trip to Cambridge this week, including a productive meeting at the beautiful Michaelhouse, a visit to #AHFsupported Cambridge Museum of Technology and The Engineer's House, plus a tour of King's College Chapel.

We know heritage reuse can support our housing goals, but complex projects require collaborative approaches. That’s why we’re thrilled to partner @TWBPT Newcastle City Council Historic England to help secure iconic Keelmen’s Hospital and provide much-needed homes. bit.ly/KeelmensHos

Work to restore and renovate Dewsbury Arcade has started. Once complete, the revitalised Arcade will reopen its doors as the UK’s first community-run shopping centre, offering a mix of retail, activity, and culture. Read more: ➡️ bit.ly/4cYFg4D

Chandler’s House, Rathfriland (located on the site of a candle and soap making factory) is one of 4 Village Catalyst pilot projects and an AHF loan recipient. A great mixed-use (housing and arts) venture, led by Rathfriland and District Regeneration Co., invigorating the square.

AHF’s new NI Support Officer, Leah O’Neill, met the fantastic Poyntzpass National School Building Preservation Trust yesterday, who are leading on plans to reuse the distinctive building by WJ Barre, funded by The Architectural Heritage Fund viability and development grants via Village Catalyst.

What a coup to have Gracehill Moravian village - NI’s first conservation area - recognised on this global platform. Bravo Gracehill Village! A community-led approach has been vital to animate its historic assets and The Architectural Heritage Fund is proud to have supported reuse of the School and P.O.

Pleased The Architectural Heritage Fund is sponsoring this Summer School led by CathedralQuarterTrust focused on the birthplace of Belfast. The Cathedral Conservation Area is home to a host of empty, deteriorating historic buildings. AHF’s viability grants can help test ideas for their creative reuse.

📣 Our August 2024 newsletter is out now! It includes: ⭐️ A round-up of the latest #Heritage regeneration news. ⭐️ A project from the #AHFarchive. ⭐️ A guest article from Great GIFT. Read it here: ➡️ bit.ly/3LRQHPU 📸 Emma Wardell & Great GIFT

Delighted to have had our Chair, Ros Kerslake CBE, and our The Architectural Heritage Fund (Northern Ireland) Support Officer, Leah O’Neill, in Derry on Friday to celebrate the opening of the Magazine Street buildings, a project by one of our #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts, Inner City Trust Inner City Trust.

Lots of fantastic places and historic buildings to explore during this special weekend, with many gems amongst the treasure trove proudly supported by The Architectural Heritage Fund grants and advice programmes made possible by Communities NI and Garfield Weston Foundation

Great to meet the Communities NI Minister Gordon Lyons MLA at this landmark building, part of a necklace of historic buildings brimming with potential in north Belfast. Heartening how he appreciates that our underused heritage can help to meet core community needs. Belfast Buildings Trust

Look forward to seeing colleagues and community organisations involved in heritage-led regeneration at this valuable event in Derry next Thursday on how to attract investment towards these inherently sustainable projects, whether big or small.

With a focus on bridging the investment divide in heritage & making it work, our Derry/Londonderry event next Thursday is not to be missed! Talk to experts in the sector who have first hand experience undertaking these projects. More info & tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/high-street-…

Delighted Gavin Richards, Manager of the innovative @ArchHFundHeritage Development Trusts programme funded The National Lottery Heritage Fund, will be speaking at this event on Thursday. The National Lottery Heritage Fund NI Engagement Manager, Margaret Henry, will also be leading on discussions. Still time to book!

Tomorrow we'll be in Derry/Londonderry talking about how we can make heritage work to bridge the investment divide. There's still time to book a ticket if you're interested in coming along, sales end at noon today! More information and tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/high-street-…

Last day to book for this event, where we’ll be exploring how heritage-led regeneration projects can best position themselves to make the most of investment opportunities and to help collectively shape future investment strategies in favour of sustainable reuse.

Happy #InternationalDayOfCharity! We would like to say a huge thank you to all our wonderful supporters and funding partners. Your help enables us to continue supporting fantastic heritage and community-led regeneration projects across the UK, just like these. 👇