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Join Ian Lush of Heritage Link Trustee for a networking event. Heritage Link, established in 2002 as an umbrella group for national organizations, brings together 81 members caring for the historic environment. Learn about our strategic plan and advocacy efforts. Regional events create community, networking opportunities, and help identify key issues in heritage conservation. Stay updated on the Heritage Protection Review White Paper, Comprehensive Spending Review, diversity programs, and VAT concerns.
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East Midlands Regional Networking Event19 March 2007Ian Lush – Heritage Link Trusteecontact through ahf@ahfund.org.uk
Heritage Link Set up in 2002 By voluntary sector/for voluntary sector Umbrella group for national organisations Brings together 81 members Majority of the historic environment in their care
As an organisation our “Vision” is a society which: • Recognises the contemporary value of heritage • Values its significant contribution to current needs • Supports the voluntary sector in delivering this Heritage Link Strategic Plan 2006-2009
We do this through: • Policy influence • Advocacy • Capacity building
Why regional events? • Create community • Networking • Identify issues • Hear views out of London
Current key issues • Heritage Protection Review White Paper • Comprehensive Spending Review • Diversity programme • VAT (still/again!)