The Architectural Heritage Fund

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The beautiful Cat. A-listed Tarlair Lido at Macduff; restored by its local community & now a welcoming cafe/meeting space. @ArchHFund is supporting next phase of works to reopen the pools for swimming with an #HESsupported grant. Go visit - it’s stunning! friendsoftarlair.co.uk

Amazing news for one of our #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts, Inner City Trust! They have been awarded funding from @HeritageFundUK @HeritageFundNI to begin work to rescue, restore and reimagine the iconic former Austins department store. Congratulations. 🎉 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

We welcomed #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts from across the UK to Portsoy today for chance to compare notes & hear from host North East Scotland Preservation Trust celebrating 40 years regenerating historic buildings - including Sail Loft & current projects at the A-listed harbour.

A 'standout, impactful project'. Another amazing achievement for The Buttermarket, which has taken home the top prize - Retrofit of the Year award - at this year's AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards. 🎉 Congrats to Architectural Thread and @RedruthRevival. 👏 bit.ly/4pjnyja

ICYMI: Earlier this week, our CEO @MEMckeague spoke to Julie Skentelbery on BBC Radio Cornwall about the restoration and reopening of The Gardeners' House in Penzance, which we are very pleased to have supported. 🎧 Listen (starts at 16:45): bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

📸 Pictured here is The Judge's Lodging in Presteigne. We have supported The Judge’s Lodging Trust's project to covert underused parts of the upper floors of this building into holiday accommodation.

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. Looking to breathe new life into a treasured historic building? See how we can help you: 👉 ahfund.org.uk

Lovely day in Wymondham last week visiting #AHFsupported Becket’s Chapel with one of our wonderful supporters. Want to help us support more heritage-regeneration projects like this across the UK? Find out how you can become a Friend of the AHF today. ⬇️ ahfund.org.uk/support-us/

🚨 Job alert! We are currently seeking a Philanthropy Manager to join the AHF team. 🗓 The deadline for applications is 25 September 2025. For a full job description and details on how to apply, please go to: 👇 ahfund.org.uk/news/latest/va…

A fantastic piece in the @guardian about the inspirational story of @Giroscope_Hull. ⬇️ theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/a… We are delighted to have been able to support their project at St Matthew's, as well as plans for the former West Park Palace cinema. ahfund.org.uk/news/latest/an…

On The Cutting Edge! Modernist Textile Studio Gets Funding Boost An #HESsupported grant from @ArchHFund will enable @SHBT to carry out specialist surveys at the Cat. A listed Bernat Klein Studio - starting a journey to bring this unique place back to life. ahfund.org.uk/news/latest/on…

Great to see Inverclyde-based Creative Regeneration Old Library Gourock & Glebe Greenock projects featured in this article on architects and local heritage-led regeneration - both supported by #HESsupported grants from @ArchHFund

In case you missed it over the long weekend, here's a great piece from @ArchitectsJrnal about architects taking a leading role in supporting community and heritage-led regeneration, featuring some brilliant #AHFsupported projects. 👇 architectsjournal.co.uk/news/heritage-…

Rydym yn falch iawn cyhoeddi pecyn ariannu newydd ar gyfer 2025-26. Diolch o galon i @cadwcymru am y cymorth sy'n golygu ein bod yn gallu parhau ein gwaith o gefnogi cymunedau ledled Cymru adfywio adeiladau hanesyddol. Darllenwch ragor yma: shorturl.at/sXeXT

We're delighted to announce our funding package for 2025-26. Thanks to generous support from @cadwwales we are able to continue to support communities throughout Wales to rescue historic buildings. Read more here📢: shorturl.at/sXeXT

📣 Today, we have published our August 2025 newsletter! It includes: - A project focus on Black Bull Close. - An article from the Josef Herman Art Foundation about Sardis Chapel. - A spotlight on recently completed projects in England. Read it here:  ➡️ bit.ly/4oDFRPX

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