Who’s Missing?: Diversifying Heritage Audiences

Heritage Network(formerly Heritage Trust Network) is the UK membership body for not-for-profit organisations that are rescuing, restoring and managing historic buildings, structures and spaces. Our members have delivered successful heritage projects against all odds. We operate throughout the United Kingdom, drawing together and supporting the work of local heritage charities, community organisations and social enterprises.We provide an invaluable platform for members for knowledge sharing, peer-to-peer support and skills development. Our guidance helps groups throughout the lifetime of their project, from startup to managing their restored site.  The Heritage Network also gives this extraordinary grassroots movement a united voice, representing their views to government and funding bodies.

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Heritage is for everyone. Learn how to diversify your audience and membership by understanding who's missing—and how to welcome them.

Heritage Toolbox

A programme of free training and networking workshops for creative and community organisations operating from historic buildings in West Yorkshire.
Commissioned by West Yorkshire Combined Authority and delivered by Heritage Network and Locality.

<h3>Heritage belongs to everyone—but are your audiences and members truly representative of the communities around you?</h3> Who’s Missing? is a practical online workshop designed for heritage, community, and creative organisations using historic buildings and spaces across the West Yorkshire Combined Authority districts. This session will help you identify who’s not currently engaging with your work, explore the barriers they may face, and offer practical strategies to reach and welcome more diverse audiences.Through real-world examples and interactive sessions, you’ll gain tools to make your organisation more inclusive, relevant, and reflective of your wider community. <h3>What You’ll Learn:</h3> <ul><li>How to identify gaps in your current audience and membership</li><li>Understanding barriers to participation and how to address them</li><li>Practical strategies for audience and membership diversification</li><li>Tips for creating a more inclusive and welcoming offer</li></ul> <h3>Who Should Attend:</h3>This session is for heritage, community, and creative groups using historic spaces in West Yorkshire who want to broaden their reach and make their activities more inclusive and community-centred.Organisations in West Yorkshire Combined Authority area can book for free, we ask that you also fill in the <a href="https://www.tfaforms.com/5166148" title="https://www.tfaforms.com/5166148" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">programme sign-up form</a>. <h3>Heritage Toolbox</h3>Heritage Toolbox is a pilot programme that has been commissioned by West Yorkshire Combined Authority and will be delivered by Heritage Network and Locality. It is part of the £2.3 million You Can Make It Here programme. Funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, You Can Make It Here aims to support and grow the region’s creative sector through a range of training and investment opportunities. <h3>Heritage Network</h3><a href="https://heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/heritage-toolbox-west-yorkshire/" title="https://heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/heritage-toolbox-west-yorkshire/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Heritage Network</a> (previously Heritage Trust Network) is the UK’s umbrella organisation for not-for-profits rescuing and restoring historic buildings, structures and places. We’re a member-led organisation with networking and peer-to-peer advice and learning at its heart.​ <h3>Locality</h3><a href="https://locality.org.uk/" title="https://locality.org.uk/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Locality</a> is the national membership network supporting local community organisations to be strong and successful. There are high numbers of Locality members based across all parts of Yorkshire. A significant number of Locality members run community hubs often with heritage value but not necessarily listed. We aim for all of our events to be inclusive, safe spaces where everyone's views and experiences are respected. Please read our <a href="https://heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/member-code-of-conduct/" title="https://heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/member-code-of-conduct/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">code of conduct</a> for more information. To prevent cyber hacking, this online event will be ‘locked’ 10 minutes after the advertised start time, we therefore encourage you to join early or on time. PrivacyBy submitting your details, you acknowledge and agree to the sharing of submitted personal data for evaluation purposes, with Heritage Network, West Yorkshire Combined Authority, and evaluators SQW. Further information, including contact details for the Data Protection Officer and information on your rights under the UK GDPR, can be found on the Combined Authority’s online privacy notice: <a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.westyorks-ca.gov.uk%2Ffooter%2Fprivacy-notice-and-cookie-policy%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbeverley.gormley%40heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk%7Ce2224f4ddea94639697308dd54b2fbc3%7Cede05692ef69423db1d1e7a9d78d7cff%7C0%7C0%7C638759849904707905%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=u8yi66X8DiBekRIkXQUymdqtFrUyNMvIvhHqfHtjOPY%3D&reserved=0" title="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.westyorks-ca.gov.uk%2Ffooter%2Fprivacy-notice-and-cookie-policy%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cbeverley.gormley%40heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk%7Ce2224f4ddea94639697308dd54b2fbc3%7Cede05692ef69423db1d1e7a9d78d7cff%7C0%7C0%7C638759849904707905%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=u8yi66X8DiBekRIkXQUymdqtFrUyNMvIvhHqfHtjOPY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">West Yorkshire Combined Authority</a><a href="https://heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/heritage-toolbox-privacy-policy/" title="https://heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/heritage-toolbox-privacy-policy/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Read our privacy policy</a> If you would like to join the Heritage Trust Network and receive discounted ticket prices alongside lots of other membership benefits please go online to find out more information. Annual membership starts from just £75 for individuals, £100 for not-for-profit organisations, £250 for businesses. Heritage Trust Network is the UK's umbrella organisation for not-for-profit organisations that are rescuing, restoring and managing historic buildings and places. Join us today at <a href="https://www.heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/members/join-us/" title="https://www.heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/members/join-us/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.heritagetrustnetwork.org.uk/members/join-us/</a>

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