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East Midlands Regional Networking Event 19 March 2007 Ian Lush – Heritage Link Trustee contact through ahf@ahfund.org.uk. Heritage Link. Set up in 2002 By voluntary sector/for voluntary sector Umbrella group for national organisations Brings together 81 members
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East Midlands Regional Networking Event19 March 2007Ian Lush – Heritage Link Trusteecontact through ahf@ahfund.org.uk
Heritage Link Set up in 2002 By voluntary sector/for voluntary sector Umbrella group for national organisations Brings together 81 members Majority of the historic environment in their care
As an organisation our “Vision” is a society which: • Recognises the contemporary value of heritage • Values its significant contribution to current needs • Supports the voluntary sector in delivering this Heritage Link Strategic Plan 2006-2009
We do this through: • Policy influence • Advocacy • Capacity building
Why regional events? • Create community • Networking • Identify issues • Hear views out of London
Current key issues • Heritage Protection Review White Paper • Comprehensive Spending Review • Diversity programme • VAT (still/again!)