# Fundraising conference for Scotland’s heritage sector takes place this month - Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2018/04/13/fundraising-conference-scotlands-heritage-sector-takes-place-month/ - Published: 2018-04-13T08:28:03+01:00 - Author: Melanie May **A fundraising conference for organisations across Scotland’s heritage sector takes place in Edinburgh later this month.** [_Inspiring Fundraising: A National Heritage Conference_](http://www.resourcingscotlandsheritage.org/conference2018/) is on Thursday 26 April, featuring a range of speakers and workshops aimed at challenging and inspiring attendees to share ideas and think more creatively about their fundraising methods.  200 people working and volunteering across the Scottish heritage sector are expected to attend. Speakers will include Lucy Gower, author and founder of innovation consultancy [Lucidity](https://www.lucidity.org.uk/), who will lead a practical session challenging attendees to think creatively and adapt their fundraising methods to fit with the future. There will also be contributions from Adam Pinder, Head of Fundraising at the John Muir Trust, and fundraising expert Richard Radcliffe who has almost 30 years’ experience in legacy fundraising. ## Advertisement [⌊Posthub advert. You create the campaign. We'll handle the postal journey. Get started at post-hub.co.uk.⌉](https://fundraising.co.uk/ads/posthub-20261007-300x250/) The full programme of speakers for the day will represent a range of Scottish heritage organisations and communities from across the country, and include case studies on Scottish heritage projects including [Da Lightsome Buoy](https://www.shetlandarts.org/blog/case-study-pelagic-sculpture-project-da-lightsome-buoy) sculpture project (pictured) and [Friends of Starbank Park](https://friendsofstarbankpark.org/) project. The conference marks the conclusion of the four-year [Resourcing Scotland’s Heritage](http://www.resourcingscotlandsheritage.org/) training programme for people working and volunteering in the Scottish heritage sector. Led by [Arts & Business Scotland](http://www.aandbscotland.org.uk/) with Archaeology Scotland, Built Environment Forum Scotland, greenspace Scotland and Museums Galleries Scotland, the programme has delivered fundraising training and advice to 804 individuals from more than 519 heritage organisations throughout Scotland since being set up in 2014. The conference also coincides with the European Year of Cultural Heritage, which aims to celebrate Europe’s diverse cultural heritage across Europe, at EU, national, regional and local level. **Carl Watt**, Head of Programmes at Arts & Business Scotland, said: > “Arts & Business Scotland has been very proud to be able to support such an important > sector over the past four years with the Resourcing Scotland’s Heritage training > programme. As the programme draws to a close, we wanted to celebrate that success > with a special conference. > “Our intention is to create a legacy of knowledge and learning resources that > the sector can continue to draw on in the years ahead. Arts & Business Scotland > remains committed to providing ongoing support to heritage organisations across > Scotland by offering a range of networking opportunities and training covering > everything from fundraising to governance. In so doing, we want to ensure that > Scotland’s world class heritage sector is suitably equipped to take full advantage > of future opportunities for development and growth.” The delegate rate for the conference is £60 per person with a reduced rate of £100 for two individuals attending from the same organisation. Travel bursaries are also available for those travelling outwith the central belt. Full details and an online booking form, are [available online](http://www.resourcingscotlandsheritage.org/conference2018/). _[Original main image: Da Lightsome Buoy. Credit: Jo Chapman]_ * **[Architectural Heritage Foundation launches £7 million loan and social investment fund](https://fundraising.co.uk/2019/02/14/ahf-launches-7m-loan-social-investment-fund/)**( 14 February 2019) * **[£1.3 million still available this year for projects rejuvenating heritage buildings](https://fundraising.co.uk/2019/10/09/1-3m-still-available-this-year-for-projects-rejuvenating-heritage-buildings/)**( 9 October 2019) * **[£600,000 available for threatened high street buildings](https://fundraising.co.uk/2020/02/28/600000-available-for-threatened-high-street-buildings/)**( 28 February 2020)