Heritage links
Our links directory lists organisations of interest to those starting out, or moving on, in the creative and cultural industries.
Expand the headings below to find other sources of information and resources for this sector.
Arts management
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Arts Council England
Arts Council England, as the national development agency for the arts, supports a range of artistic activities from theatre to music, literature to dance, photography to digital art, carnival to crafts. -
Common Purpose Matrix Programme
Common Purpose is a not-for-profit that offers a wide range of open and customised leadership programmes. -
Creative and Cultural Skills (CCS)
Creative & Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for Advertising, Crafts, Cultural Heritage, Design, Literature, Music, Performing, and Visual Arts. We bridge the gap between industry, education and the government, to give employers a real influence over education and skills in the UK. -
Cultural Leadership Programme
The Cultural Leadership Programme (CLP) is a Government funded investment in excellence in leadership across the creative and cultural industries. -
Heritage Link
Heritage Link was set up in 2002 by national heritage groups to promote the central role of the voluntary movement in the sector and to make their voice heard collectively and coherently. -
Higher Education and Research Opportunities (HERO)
HERO is the official gateway to UK universities, colleges and research organisations. HERO provides information, a database of links, to all aspects of higher education across six sections packed with information, advice and essential contacts. -
Museums Association
The Museums Association represents the people and institutions constituting Britain's museums and galleries. -
Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA)
Leading strategically, the MLA promotes best practice in museums, libraries and archives, to inspire innovative, integrated and sustainable services for all. -
Sandford Award
Lord Sandford instituted an award scheme to encourage those responsible for running historic houses and guide their educational endeavours by monitoring standards. -
Scottish Museums Council
National agency for central government support to Scotland's local museums. SMC provides advice, services and grant-aid to its members and promotes recognition of the role of museums in the country's cultural, social and economic life.
Arts organisations and venues
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Arts Council England
Arts Council England, as the national development agency for the arts, supports a range of artistic activities from theatre to music, literature to dance, photography to digital art, carnival to crafts. -
British Library
The Library is a world-class cultural and intellectual resource that serves the needs of today’s researchers as well as being the custodian of the nation’s written and spoken heritage. -
English Heritage
English Heritage helps people understand, value, care for and enjoy England's historic environment. -
National Media Museum
The National Media Museum is part of the NMSI Museums Group (National Museum of Science and Industry) which also includes the Science Museum (based in London and at Wroughton in Wiltshire), the National Railway Museum (based in York and at Shildon in County Durham). -
National Trust
Works to preserve and protect the buildings, countryside and coastline of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, in a range of ways, through practical conservation, learning and discovery, and encouraging everyone to visit and enjoy their national heritage. -
Sandford Award
Lord Sandford instituted an award scheme to encourage those responsible for running historic houses and guide their educational endeavours by monitoring standards. -
Scottish Museums Council
National agency for central government support to Scotland's local museums. SMC provides advice, services and grant-aid to its members and promotes recognition of the role of museums in the country's cultural, social and economic life.
Diversity
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Artswork
An independent youth arts development agency committed to developing creative opportunities for young people aged 12-25. Current programme of work includes: Projects, Training, Youth Arts Consultancy, Networking and Advice Services, and Creating Futures specialist arts work with young people at risk. -
Creative and Cultural Skills (CCS)
Creative & Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for Advertising, Crafts, Cultural Heritage, Design, Literature, Music, Performing, and Visual Arts. We bridge the gap between industry, education and the government, to give employers a real influence over education and skills in the UK. -
Higher Education and Research Opportunities (HERO)
HERO is the official gateway to UK universities, colleges and research organisations. HERO provides information, a database of links, to all aspects of higher education across six sections packed with information, advice and essential contacts. -
Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA)
Leading strategically, the MLA promotes best practice in museums, libraries and archives, to inspire innovative, integrated and sustainable services for all.
Education and training
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Artswork
An independent youth arts development agency committed to developing creative opportunities for young people aged 12-25. Current programme of work includes: Projects, Training, Youth Arts Consultancy, Networking and Advice Services, and Creating Futures specialist arts work with young people at risk. -
Common Purpose Matrix Programme
Common Purpose is a not-for-profit that offers a wide range of open and customised leadership programmes. -
Creative and Cultural Skills (CCS)
Creative & Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for Advertising, Crafts, Cultural Heritage, Design, Literature, Music, Performing, and Visual Arts. We bridge the gap between industry, education and the government, to give employers a real influence over education and skills in the UK. -
Cultural Leadership Programme
The Cultural Leadership Programme (CLP) is a Government funded investment in excellence in leadership across the creative and cultural industries. -
English Heritage
English Heritage helps people understand, value, care for and enjoy England's historic environment. -
Higher Education and Research Opportunities (HERO)
HERO is the official gateway to UK universities, colleges and research organisations. HERO provides information, a database of links, to all aspects of higher education across six sections packed with information, advice and essential contacts. -
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE)
Aims to help create a strong, diverse and sustainable economy in Scotland. -
Institute of Field Archaeologists
The Institute for Archaeologists is a professional organisation for all archaeologists and others involved in protecting and understanding the historic environment. -
Museums Association
The Museums Association represents the people and institutions constituting Britain's museums and galleries. -
National Trust
Works to preserve and protect the buildings, countryside and coastline of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, in a range of ways, through practical conservation, learning and discovery, and encouraging everyone to visit and enjoy their national heritage. -
Scottish Museums Council
National agency for central government support to Scotland's local museums. SMC provides advice, services and grant-aid to its members and promotes recognition of the role of museums in the country's cultural, social and economic life.
Industry bodies and associations
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Creative and Cultural Skills (CCS)
Creative & Cultural Skills is the Sector Skills Council for Advertising, Crafts, Cultural Heritage, Design, Literature, Music, Performing, and Visual Arts. We bridge the gap between industry, education and the government, to give employers a real influence over education and skills in the UK. -
Institute of Field Archaeologists
The Institute for Archaeologists is a professional organisation for all archaeologists and others involved in protecting and understanding the historic environment. -
Museums Association
The Museums Association represents the people and institutions constituting Britain's museums and galleries.
Job sites
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Arts Hub UK
Arts Hub UK publishes essential jobs and news information to professionals working in the UK arts and cultural industries. It is supported by our sister publications in the USA and Australia and has a membership base of over 20,000 members. -
Monster - Arts, Design & New Media
Monster's community for up-to-date Arts, Design & New Media jobs, industry news and career advice. -
Museums Association
The Museums Association represents the people and institutions constituting Britain's museums and galleries. -
The Arts Jobs list (Arts Council)
The Arts Jobs list details current vacancies and opportunities in the arts community, and Arts News details arts events, news and press releases. Both mailing lists are generated entirely by Arts Jobs and Arts News members.
Publications
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Association of Independent Museums Bulletin
The communication channel for the UK's independent museums -
British Library
The Library is a world-class cultural and intellectual resource that serves the needs of today’s researchers as well as being the custodian of the nation’s written and spoken heritage. -
Creative Blueprint (CC Skills)
The Creative Blueprint is the Sector Skills Agreement for the Creative & Cultural Industries. -
English Heritage
English Heritage helps people understand, value, care for and enjoy England's historic environment. -
Museums Journal
Museums Journal is the leading source of news and information for people working in museums and galleries. -
Scottish Museums Council
National agency for central government support to Scotland's local museums. SMC provides advice, services and grant-aid to its members and promotes recognition of the role of museums in the country's cultural, social and economic life.
Unions and staff associations
Institute of Field Archaeologists
The Institute for Archaeologists is a professional organisation for all archaeologists and others involved in protecting and understanding the historic environment.
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