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

Really delighted that Amy Rees is joining us at Homes England to lead the delivery of the Government's ambitious housing strategy www.gov.uk/government/n...

Absolutely delighted that Amy Rees has agreed to take up the role of Chief Executive of Homes England. Amy is an outstanding leader who will ensure the Agency is playing its full part in driving forward the government’s ambitious housebuilding agenda. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Today the University College of Estate Management (where I'm a proud trustee) becomes The University of the Built Environment. This isn't just a change of name, it's a statement of our wider role and future ambitions. Huge congratulations to the team. www.ube.ac.uk

My first event at #UKREiiF25 today - lively discussion hosted by Related Argent -The Rest is Politics live with @rory-stewart.bsky.social @alastaircampbell2.bsky.social -focussing on driving forward housing. Big shout out to Alison Crofton from Homes England for keeping it positive!

Today I chaired a great discussion on the opportunities and challenges around the re-use of heritage buildings for housing. A big thank you to all the panellists #HeritageDay2025

“These are buildings that stand at the centre of our communities…visible symbols of pride, purpose & contribution” - Sec of State Lisa Nandy on the importance of heritage at the Jennie Lee Lecture last week. We’re proud to partner with DCMS to revive heritage & renew communities’ pride.

Really looking forward to this - hope to see you there!

Read how Re-form Heritage (an @archhfund.org.uk supported Heritage Development Trust) are taking on Bathesda Chapel in Stoke on Trent & bringing it back into use for education and events. Beautiful & important building which deserves a new future stoke.nub.news/news/local-n...

Lovely article in @theguardian.com on tourist attractions in Stoke-on-Trent, including the fabulous @middleportpottery.bsky.social and its cafe serving traditional oatcakes www.theguardian.com/travel/2025/...

Fabulous to see so many great people in heritage being recognised #newyearhonours2025

A truly extraordinary survival; opportunities for reuse now being explored with support from Nathional Lottery Heritage Fund and @archhfund.org.uk

Riddel's Warehouse, Belfast. Blows my mind every time I come here.

Really encouraging meeting, all in all a great trip to Belfast with @archhfund.org.uk

I'm donating £163. I've been a massive fan of the work of @archhfund.org.uk for many years and even more so since I joined the board & seen what they achieve at close quarters. Whilst we work with buildings, what we do is about people. Have a look at website if you don't believe me!

I've given £48 this #GivingTuesday in celebration of 48 years of supporting communities to reimagine their built heritage & because I believe the UK is immeasurably richer with well-maintained, accessible historic buildings at our communities' hearts. If you're able, hope you'll consider joining me!

Last night saw the opening of the Christmas Lights @leedscastle.bsky.social in Kent and they are absolutely stunning, made all the more so by the beautiful landscaped gardens. I went with my family and they loved it.

Evening all - I’ve created a starter pack with @heritagealliance.bsky.social members, leaders & key partners who are currently on Bluesky go.bsky.app/9ipPKbp

With so many new and familiar faces joining us over here on Bluesky, what better moment to reintroduce ourselves! 👋 Here at the AHF, we help communities across the UK to reuse and regenerate the historic buildings they love through the provision of grants, loans, and advice. (1/2)

Lots of talk here on @bsky.app about echo chambers. After the Brexit vote I realised that I'd been living in one, and since then I have worked hard to listen to range of opinions, including those I don't agree with. Short 🧵

As a blood cancer survivor I would really love people to sign up. I was lucky enough not to need a transplant but for many people it's their only hope of survival. Anyone up to age 55 in reasonable health can apply to join the register. www.dkms.org.uk/donation-exp...