London Historic Buildings Trust welcomes you to a special training opportunity as part of our popular 'Building Futures' community training programme.

Led by London Historic Buildings Trust this training session introduces the topic of built heritage projects, and how to lay the strongest foundations when starting out.

The workshop is aimed at those new to these projects, whether that be community or volunteer groups, charities, local authority staff, or anyone else interested in bringing a historic building back to life for the benefit of local people in London.

We will be covering:

Part 1
What is Heritage and our Historic Environment
Heritage Project vs Repair Project - what's the difference? Examples.
The Heritage Funding Landscape - current priorities, processes and best practice (including The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Historic England)

Refreshment Break

Part 2
What will determine a successful heritage project?
Step by Step: Viability and resilience first, repairs and construction last
The Technical Side - RIBA stages, phasing, consultant roles and responsibilities
First Steps and Top Tips
Case Studies

Tickets are £5 per person.