The historic environment, museums and galleries are a major educational resource, an important part of our cultural heritage and a valued resource in their communities.
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Heritage
English Heritage is funded by government to ensure that the historic environment of England is properly maintained and cared for.
The English Heritage aims to help people understand and appreciate why the historic buildings and landscapes around them matter, by working through nine regional offices and employing some of the country's very best architects, archaeologists and historians.
English Heritage wants every important historic site to get the care and attention it deserves, from the first traces of civilisation to the most significant buildings of the 20th century.
The East Midlands Heritage Forum brings together a range of interests including the National Trust, Historic Houses Association, Association of Conservation Officers, Association of Local Government Archaeology Officers, Local History Societies and others.
Museums, Libraries and Archives
The Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA) is funded by government as the national development agency working for and on behalf of museums, libraries and archives and advising government on policy and priorities for the sector.
MLA's key activities are to provide strategic leadership, to act as a powerful advocate, to develop capacity and to promote innovation and change. In the East Midlands, MLA’s responsibilities are delivered through the MLA East Midlands.
MLA East Midlands is the regional strategic body and development agency for museum, library and archive organisations and its role is to facilitate the sector's development across the region through leadership, advocacy, advice, exemplar projects and service delivery.
