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There are many national and local societies and groups who give valuable advice on the care of the built heritage of our country. Some are able to offerfinancial assistance.

CABE (The Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment) is a non-departmental public body set up by the Government in 1999. They are concerned for the creation of quality buildings and public spaces.

SPAB (The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) was founded by William Morris in 1877. They are a national pressure group fighting to save old buildings from decay, demolition and damage.

English Heritage is set up by central government make sure that the historic environment of England is properly maintained and cared for. They employ architects, archaeologists and historians and they aim to help people understand and appreciate why the historic buildings and landscapes around them matter.
English Heritage are the national body responsible for listed buildings.

Images of England are building a national library of photographs of historic buildings and other heritage treasures. Registration gives access to hundreds of photos of Charnwood.

SAVE (Save Britains Heritage) campaign publicly for endangered historic buildings. They place a special emphasis on the possibilities of alternative uses for historic buildings.

Institute of Historic Building Conservation offers membership and advice to all who are interested.

The Architectural Heritage Fund is a registered charity helping voluntary and community groups to regenerate historic buildings by providing advice, information, grants and low interest loans.

Funds for Historic Buildings is a directory of funding sources for repairs to historic buildings.

The Ancient Monument Society is a charity for the study and conservation of historic buildings of all ages and all types.

The Historic Churches Preservation Trust

The Georgian Group is a charity dedicated to preserving Georgian buildings and gardens.

European Heritage Network brings together policies and guidance for the benefit of professionals and others working for Europe’s heritage. Set up by the Council of Europe which comprises representatives from 46 countries.

Building Conservation is a web magazine of what’s new in building conservation.

ICOMOS International Council on Monuments and Sites is an international non-governmental organization of professionals, dedicated to the conservation of the world's historic monuments and sites.

Association for Preservation Technology International is dedicated to promoting the best technology for conserving historic structures and their settings.

The Landmark Trust is a charity established in 1965 to rescue historic and architecturally interesting buildings and their surroundings from neglect. When restored, the buildings are given new life by letting them for holidays, promoting enjoyment of then by enabling as many people as possible to experience living in them for a short time.

The Church Monument Society encourage the appreciation, study and conservation of church monuments of all types and periods.

RUDI Resource for Urban Design Information.

Pevsner Architectural Guides provide up-to-date guides to the most significant buildings in every part of the country, suitable for both general reader and specialist.

Council for British Archaeology is a non-governmental organisation that promotes knowledge, appreciation and care of the historic environment for the benefit of present and future generations. They host HEIRNET the Historic Environment Information Resources Network.

The Archaeology Data Service supports research, learning and teaching with high quality and dependable digital resources.

The Civic Trust works with people to promote thriving towns and villages, developing dynamic partnerships between communities, government and business to deliver regeneration and local improvement.

• Locally the Loughborough and District Civic Society may be contacted through their secretary, Stephen Bradwell at 29 Kingfisher Way, Loughborough LE11 3NF.

Green Space is a not-for-profit organisation set up to help those committed to the planning, design, management and use of public parks and open spaces.

Cultural Heritage Search Engine is a preservation and conservation database.

The Victorian Society is the national society responsible for the study and protection of Victorian and Edwardian architecture and other arts.

The Twentieth Century Society exists to safeguard the heritage of architecture and design in Britain from 1914 onwards.

The Penrhos Trust rescue historic farm buildings that are in danger of becoming lost and revive them with ecological and organic food businesses.

Maintain our Heritage was formed in 1999 to promote a new, long-term, sustainable strategy for the care of historic buildings with pre-eminence given to maintenance rather than sporadic major repair.

The Theatres Trust is a national body whose purpose is to promote the better protection of theatres. As well as considering planning applications relating to theatre buildings, we provide help and advice on planning and design matters, campaign on behalf of theatres, and work to foster a general interest in theatre architecture.