Summary
On 18-19 October 2017, the IHBC, including the IHBC’s North Branch, is partnering with national and local interests in and around Bishop Auckland, to offer unique, first hand insights into current practice and principles in heritage project management across a £90 million suite of projects inspired by private philanthropy and faith, from inspiration and inception to development and implementation.
Local project leads will review the full range of project challenges while speakers from key national bodies will set that work in context:
Historic England (Carol Pyrah)
Heritage Lottery Fund (Sara Crofts)
IHBC (Fiona Newton)
CIOB President Rebecca Thompson, Chair for the Day Conference
A substantial body of support and evolving resources on this website helps delegates prepare for the event, and will serve as a reference resurce for future events.
The place: Heritage and art, philanthropy and faith
Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham, including its architectural centrepiece, Auckland Castle, is undergoing a remarkable transformation thanks to a complex package of private philanthropic and public funding.
For nearly a decade financier Jonathan Ruffer and his wife Jane have led initiatives to regenerate the area, centred first on the Castle and its remarkable paintings by the Spanish master Francisco de Zurbarán.
Ruffer has led on the ongoing transformation of Auckland Castle into a faith, art and heritage destination of international significance. This has helped inspire the reinvigoration of the town of Bishop Auckland and the wider area through social and economic regeneration supported by heritage and other funding.
Now a £90 million heritage-led regeneration programme extends from estate to town that includes the range of project areas to be explored in this unique event.
The benefits
At the end of the programme delegates will:
Know the diverse and complex considerations in heritage projects across diverse types
Understand the needs and priorities of different players, from private leads and specialist practitioners to public funders and regulators
Know why we can all be hugely grateful to the diverse interests and players that help support the event and the regeneration of Bishop Auckland, the Castle and this unique body of heritage.
The programme
18 October (Optional)
Optional Castle visit (subject to access and offered on first come basis to paid bookings)
Optional evening talk and networking reception buffet with and introductory talk by programme inspiration and private lead, Jonathan Ruffer
19 October (Main programme)
Project introductions and broader heritage project tools and considerations, chaired by Rebecca Thompson, CIOB President
Site visits:
Town area, also marking the 50th Anniversary year of Conservation Area Legislation
Town Buildings, including interiors
The Estate around Auckland Castle, including works
The Mining Art Gallery, linked to its opening
Optional Castle visit (subject to access and offered on first come basis to paid bookings)
Learning strategy and outcomes
Up to 10 hours of training, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), insights and networking in case-based heritage project
Online resources encouraging focus on practical considerations
CPD certificates issued
To see more learning resources follow the Programme and Learning links