The Heritage Compass programme works to support the sector in developing essential skills in business planning, audience development, leadership and change management, with the aim of creating a better connected, informed and resilient heritage landscape across England.
Whilst the core Heritage Compass programme has come to an end, as part of Heritage Compass Legacy, we are continuing to support the sector through a range of targeted activities.
Access to Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy Training
As part of Heritage Compass Legacy, we want to empower the fundraising efforts of the heritage sector by providing free access to our programme of virtual fundraising training. We offer a broad selection of courses for fundraisers at all stages, covering everything from the broad essentials to specialised areas like legacy gifts and corporate partnerships.
The training is tailored for arts, culture and heritage organisations, led by sector professionals who understand the unique challenges facing our sector.
This exclusive offer removes financial barriers and empowers you to develop a skilled fundraising team. Build confidence, ambition, and resilience in your fundraising efforts and expand your knowledge into new areas.
Heritage Compass Strategy Support Programme
Running from September 2024 to February 2025, 10 organisations will join us for a series of workshops to develop their skills and be supported in creating their own Fundraising Strategy. Support will include:
- Development of a fundraising strategy, including organisational analysis
- Benchmarking
- Recommendations for messaging and resourcing
- A light-touch fundraising plan
In the last iteration of the Strategy Support Programme, we were proud to work with:
- Colne Valley Regional Park
- Fashion and Textile Museum
- Invisible Palace
- Salford Community Leisure
- Wimbledon Windmill Museum
- Babylon Arts
- Crossness Engines Trust
- The Centre for Indian Classical Dance
- Qube
- Station South
We look forward to watching these organisations continue their development!
Heritage Compass Networks Funding
We are offering core financial support to Heritage groups or networks, led by participating organisations on the Heritage Compass programme. Our funding will contribute to the development of new training events, conferences, seminars or meetings, with the aim of strengthening skills and building robust partnerships across the heritage sector, ultimately establishing a legacy for Heritage Compass.
We were overwhelmed by the incredible applications we received, all showcasing a diverse range of ideas and tackling crucial fundraising topics within the heritage sector. We’re proud to be supporting a real range of networks and groups – both established and new! – in this application round.
Congratulations to:
- New Writing South – Queering The Pitch Network
- ARK – Cliftonville’s Cultural Space – Everyone’s Heritage
- Sporting Heritage CIC – Sporting Heritage
- Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums – North East Family Arts Network
- London Dreamtime – Space for Storytelling
- Charles Causley Trust – Cornwall Cultural Partnership
- Newcastle Cathedral – The Power of Purpose: Heritage for Good
- The Institute of Conservation (Icon) – Industrial Heritage Conservation and Care of Collections Network
- Nottingham News Centre CIC – Nottingham News Centre (NNC)
- Wimbledon in Sporting History – The Greatest Story in Sports – Merton
- Liverpool City Council – Heritage Preservation and Development Advisory Group
Thank you to all who applied. We look forward to witnessing the impact of these funded events and activities across the heritage sector!
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