Architectural Conservancy of Ontario
Registered charity aiming to preserve buildings and structures of architectural merit and places of natural beauty. Publications, advisory board, membership form.
http://www.hips.com/ACO
Heritage Society of British Columbia
Aims to conserve historic buildings and other heritage resources. Activities, advice on maintenance and conservation of historic buildings.
http://www.heritagebc.ca/
North Shore Heritage Preservation Society
Promotes the conservation of historic buildings on the North Shore of Vancouver, British Columbia.
http://www.northshoreheritage.org
Capel: The Chapels Heritage Society
Capel encourages the study and preservation of the Nonconformist chapels of Wales. Hosted by RCAHMW.
http://www.rcahmw.org.uk/capele.html
The Churches Conservation Trust
Over 300 historic churches throughout England for people to visit, with search facilities via county, region and key features.
http://www.visitchurches.org.uk/
The Twentieth Century Society
Aims to safeguard the heritage of architecture and design in Britain from 1914 onwards. Aims, history, activities, casework, news, publications and membership of the society.
http://www.c20society.org.uk/
The Victorian Society
Campaigns for the preservation of Victorian and Edwardian buildings in England and Wales.
http://www.victorian-society.org.uk
Landmark Trust
A charity which rescues buildings of historic interest or architectural importance and gives them a new life by making them available to stay in for holidays. The official site gives sample pages from the handbook.
http://www.landmarktrust.org.uk/
Architectural Heritage Fund
Helps voluntary and community groups to repair and regenerate historic buildings, with grants, loans, advice and publications.
http://www.ahfund.org.uk
Bath Preservation Trust
Aims to preserve the unique architectural heritage of a World Heritage City. Maps and directions, news, museums run by the Trust.
http://www.bath-preservation-trust.org.uk/
Georgian Group
The group campaigns against the neglect, maltreatment and destruction of Georgian buildings, parks and gardens in England and Wales. Activities, publications, invitation to join.
http://www.georgiangroup.org.uk
Historic Chapels Trust
Aims to take into ownership and preserve redundant chapels and other places of worship in England of outstanding architectural and historic interest.
http://www.hct.org.uk/
Association of Preservation Trusts
Representative body for building preservation trusts in the United Kingdom. Offers its members practical advice and support. Sources of finance, success stories, conference, meetings, newsletter.
http://www.ukapt.org.uk/
Carved Stones Advisor Project
Dedicated to promoting the enjoyment and protection of Scottish graveyards.
http://www.scottishgraveyards.org.uk
Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire
Aims to protect, preserve, promote and present the heritage of the county. Photographs and details of historic buildings, with information for visitors.
http://www.lincsheritage.org/
Glasgow Buildings Preservation Trust
Runs Doors Open Day in Glasgow in September and restores buildings. Programme, membership, projects and annual report.
http://gbpt.org/
Maintain our Heritage
A not-for-profit organisation conducting a research programme into the benefits of regular maintenance and a pilot service in the Bath area. Includes research findings.
http://www.maintainourheritage.co.uk
The Lutyens Trust
An educational charity which acts as a source of information and help on the care and maintenance of the works of Sir Edwin Lutyens. Biography, chronology, works and bibliography.
http://www.lutyenstrust.org.uk/
Friends of City Churches
Aims to foster awareness of City of London churches and ensure their preservation. Features a clickable map and index leading to details of opening hours.
http://www.london-city-churches.org.uk/
The Industrial Buildings Preservation Trust
IBPT takes on buildings of historical significance that have no future in the ordinary market place. Aims, board.
http://www.ibpt.org.uk
Save Stonehenge
A campaign against upgrading the A303 road through the Stonehenge World Heritage Site, Wiltshire, England.
http://www.savestonehenge.org.uk/
Round Tower Churches Society
Works for the preservation of churches with round towers, mostly found in East Anglia, and investigates their history. Council members, application to join, churches to visit, tour programme.
http://www.roundtowers.org.uk/
Conference on Training in Architectural Conservation
A UK-registered charity that aims to improve the standard of education for everyone involved in conservation including professionals, craftspeople and building owners.
http://www.cotac.org.uk/
http://www.hearth-housing.org.uk/
A charity that restores historic buildings in Northern Ireland that are at risk, and provides social housing for rent. Projects, news, tenant pages.
http://www.hearth-housing.org.uk/
National Piers Society
Promoting and sustaining interest in the preservation and continued enjoyment of Seaside Piers. News, images of surviving and lost British piers.
http://www.piers.co.uk/
Devon Earth Building Association
Supports research into and the conservation of earth buildings in the South West of England. Includes leaflets, newsletters and bibliography covering all aspects of building with earth.
http://www.devonearthbuilding.com
Heritage Works
A registered charity that regenerates historic buildings whose cost of repair is uneconomic for the private sector. Staff, trustees and projects.
http://www.heritageworks.co.uk
Dundee Historic Environment Trust
Promotes and encourages the preservation and understanding of historic buildings in Dundee, Scotland, through the provision of grants, information and events.
http://www.dhet.org.uk
Warley Woods Community Trust
Aims to restore and maintain this urban parkland in Smethwick designed by landscape architect Humphry Repton. History, news, activities, notes for teachers, membership and committee.
http://warleywoods.org.uk
Colchester Civic Society
Aims to help preserve, develop and improve local amenities. Policies, officers, activities.
http://www.colchestercivicsociety.org.uk/
Worcestershire and Dudley Historic Churches Trust
Seeks to award grants toward the preservation, repair, or improvement of any Christian Church within the geographical area of the Diocese of Worcester or the county of Worcestershire. Includes aims, annual report and church tours.
http://worcestershirechurches.blogspot.com/
Ulster Architectural Heritage Society
Promotes the appreciation and conservation of architecture from the prehistoric to the present in the nine counties of Ulster.
http://freespace.virgin.net/mp.hearth/
Chimneypot Preservation Society
Hopes to raise awareness of the value of this aspect of our built heritage.
http://www.chimneypotpreservationsociety.co.uk
Wilts and Berks Canal Trust
A registered charity committed to the restoration of the Wilts and Berks Canal, the central section of the Wessex Waterways Network. Includes news, history, and images.
http://www.gentle-highway.info/
The Regency Society
A registered charity which campaigns for the preservation and enhancement of the historic architecture of Brighton and Hove. Issues, events, lectures, newsletter.
http://www.regencysociety.co.uk
Ancient Monuments Society
Dedicated to the study and conservation of ancient monuments, historic buildings and fine old craftsmanship in the UK. Aims, officers, membership, casework, lecture series and publications.
http://home.btconnect.com/ancientmonuments/
Federal Highway Administration
The FHA has an awards program for preservation projects, particularly for historic bridges.
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/
National Park Service: Preservation
Explains the preservation work of the service in America’s nearly 400 national parks, including the Historic American Buildings Survey.
http://www.nps.gov/history/preservation.htm
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
Operates the state archives and historic sites and museums throughout Pennsylvania and administers historic preservation programs.
http://www.phmc.state.pa.us/
US ICOMOS
The U.S. National Committee of the International Council on Monuments and Sites fosters heritage conservation and historic preservation.
http://www.icomos.org/usicomos
Historic New England
Aims to preserve, interpret and collect buildings, landscapes and objects reflecting New England life from the 17th century to the present. It owns and operates 35 historic properties.
http://www.historicnewengland.org/
National Council on Preservation Education
NCPE is a US non-profit educational corporation to promote historic preservation and architectural conservation education programs and endeavours both in the US and abroad.
http://www.uvm.edu/histpres/ncpe/
Los Angeles Conservancy
Historic preservation organization. Conservation alerts and issues, events, walking tours, volunteer opportunities.
http://www.laconservancy.org
New Jersey Historic Preservation Office
Official website with information and technical assistance for the identification, protection, and preservation of architectural and archaeological resources.
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/hpo
National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers (NCSHPO)
Professional association of the State government officials who carry out the national historic preservation program. Includes news, preservation issues and meeting information.
http://www.ncshpo.org/
The American Cultural Resources Association
A trade association for cultural resources consulting firms, promoting the business of archaeology, history, historic preservation, architectural history.
http://acra-crm.org/
New York Landmarks Conservancy
An organization which helps owners of older buildings by providing grants, low-interest loans, hands-on consulting services, workshops, and publications.
http://www.nylandmarks.org
Preservation Society of Newport County
Non-profit organization which saved and opened to the public the summer homes of the 19th-century New York elite. Visitor information, events, news, membership.
http://newportmansions.org/
Building Research Council, School of Architecture, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Aims to help improve the quality of the built environment in the United States, particularly housing, through research, education, and publications. Publications catalog.
http://brc.arch.uiuc.edu/
Partners for Sacred Places
Non-denominational nonprofit organization focused on caring for and making good use of older and historic religious properties. Includes information on places at risk extensive advice and case histories on maintenance techniques, fundraising, and preservation.
http://www.sacredplaces.org/
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