We’re taking a step back from X for the moment. Did you know that there’s plenty of other places to keep up with us? Come & follow us over on:
👉 Bluesky - @archhfund.org.uk
👉 LinkedIn – The Architectural Heritage Fund
👉 Instagram & Facebook - @archhfund
Hope to see you there!
ALT A graphic that says, 'Follow us! Find us on'. Below the text are four logos of different social media platforms - Bluesky, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. On the left is the AHF logo and an illustration of two people carrying a building.
The beautiful Cat. A-listed Tarlair Lido at Macduff; restored by its local community & now a welcoming cafe/meeting space. @ArchHFund is supporting next phase of works to reopen the pools for swimming with an #HESsupported grant.
Go visit - it’s stunning!
friendsoftarlair.co.uk/
We welcomed #HeritageDevelopmentTrusts from across the UK to Portsoy today for chance to compare notes & hear from host North East Scotland Preservation Trust celebrating 40 years regenerating historic buildings - including Sail Loft & current projects at the A-listed harbour.
A 'standout, impactful project'.
Another amazing achievement for The Buttermarket, which has taken home the top prize - Retrofit of the Year award - at this year's AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards. 🎉
Congrats to Architectural Thread and @RedruthRevival. 👏
bit.ly/4pjnyja
ICYMI: Earlier this week, our CEO @MEMckeague spoke to Julie Skentelbery on BBC Radio Cornwall about the restoration and reopening of The Gardeners' House in Penzance, which we are very pleased to have supported.
🎧 Listen (starts at 16:45):
bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002hv7…
ALT People socialising and taking a look around the new sensory garden at The Gardeners' House, Penzance. Credit - Penzance Town Council.
Alongside grants and loans, we provide advice and support to help communities across the UK find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love.
Looking to breathe new life into a treasured historic building? See how we can help you:
👉 ahfund.org.uk/
ALT Diane Gwilt, Chair of The Judge’s Lodging Trust: “Without the award of this grant, the holiday let project that it has facilitated would not have been possible. The confidence in us that the AHF has demonstrated by awarding this grant has been instrumental in securing the funding to actually deliver the project. It has been a pleasure working with the AHF. Your grant application and reporting procedures are clear and straightforward making your grants easily accessible to even the smallest heritage organisations. The support and accessibility of the staff has also been exemplary throughout.”
ALT The exterior of The Judge’s Lodging in Presteigne.
📸 Pictured here is The Judge's Lodging in Presteigne. We have supported The Judge’s Lodging Trust's project to covert underused parts of the upper floors of this building into holiday accommodation.
Lovely day in Wymondham last week visiting #AHFsupported Becket’s Chapel with one of our wonderful supporters.
Want to help us support more heritage-regeneration projects like this across the UK? Find out how you can become a Friend of the AHF today. ⬇️
ahfund.org.uk/support-us/
ALT The exterior of Becket’s Chapel in Wymondham.
ALT The interior of Becket’s Chapel in Wymondham. There is an exhibition display, with easels on the left-hand side and picture frames displayed around the building. Two people can be seen talking as they walk around the space.
🚨 Job alert! We are currently seeking a Philanthropy Manager to join the AHF team.
🗓 The deadline for applications is 25 September 2025.
For a full job description and details on how to apply, please go to: 👇
ahfund.org.uk/news/latest/va…
ALT Three people standing in front of the Caledon Stores in Northern Ireland. They are having a conversation and looking down at a piece of paper.
On The Cutting Edge!
Modernist Textile Studio Gets Funding Boost
An #HESsupported grant from @ArchHFund will enable @SHBT to carry out specialist surveys at the Cat. A listed Bernat Klein Studio - starting a journey to bring this unique place back to life.
ahfund.org.uk/news/latest/on…
Great to see Inverclyde-based Creative Regeneration Old Library Gourock & Glebe Greenock projects featured in this article on architects and local heritage-led regeneration - both supported by #HESsupported grants from @ArchHFund
In case you missed it over the long weekend, here's a great piece from @ArchitectsJrnal about architects taking a leading role in supporting community and heritage-led regeneration, featuring some brilliant #AHFsupported projects. 👇
architectsjournal.co.uk/news…
In case you missed it over the long weekend, here's a great piece from @ArchitectsJrnal about architects taking a leading role in supporting community and heritage-led regeneration, featuring some brilliant #AHFsupported projects. 👇
architectsjournal.co.uk/news…
Rydym yn falch iawn cyhoeddi pecyn ariannu newydd ar gyfer 2025-26. Diolch o galon i @cadwcymru am y cymorth sy'n golygu ein bod yn gallu parhau ein gwaith o gefnogi cymunedau ledled Cymru adfywio adeiladau hanesyddol. Darllenwch ragor yma: shorturl.at/sXeXT
ALT Murlun ar ochr y Neuadd Ddirwest yn Hwlffordd.
We're delighted to announce our funding package for 2025-26. Thanks to generous support from @cadwwales we are able to continue to support communities throughout Wales to rescue historic buildings. Read more here📢: shorturl.at/sXeXT
📣 Today, we have published our August 2025 newsletter!
It includes:
- A project focus on Black Bull Close.
- An article from the Josef Herman Art Foundation about Sardis Chapel.
- A spotlight on recently completed projects in England.
Read it here:
➡️ bit.ly/4oDFRPX
ALT The Josef Herman Art Foundation outside the Sardis Chapel, Ystradgynlais. Credit: Rob Melen.
ALT The opening of St Matthew’s Community Enterprise Centre, Hull, where people are gathered inside the former church to celebrate.
ALT The opening of The Ridge Support Centre at Black Bull Close, Dunbar.
📣 Today, we have published our August 2025 newsletter!
It includes:
- A project focus on Black Bull Close.
- An article from the Josef Herman Art Foundation about Sardis Chapel.
- A spotlight on recently completed projects in England.
Read it here:
➡️ bit.ly/4oDFRPX
ALT The Josef Herman Art Foundation outside the Sardis Chapel, Ystradgynlais. Credit: Rob Melen.
ALT The opening of St Matthew’s Community Enterprise Centre, Hull, where people are gathered inside the former church to celebrate.
ALT The opening of The Ridge Support Centre at Black Bull Close, Dunbar.