Historic England

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

Historic England provides guidance, resources, and authoritative data to help people understand, value and care for England's historic environment.

Target Customer

{"General public","Heritage professionals","Educators and schools","Local authorities and planning professionals","Homeowners with historic buildings","Researchers and students","Community organizations and NGOs"}

Key Differentiator

Public authority with nationwide scope offering integrated access to the National Heritage List for England, grants, archives, educational resources, local heritage hubs, and audience-specific programs (e.g., Missing Pieces Project, Blue Plaque Scheme) in one ecosystem.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Need for authoritative information on heritage assets (listed buildings, monuments, parks, etc.).
2Access to funding and guidance for conserving historic places.
3Engagement and education around heritage for diverse communities.
4Coordination of planning, conservation, and climate-related adaptations for historic buildings.

Key Features

1National Heritage List for England (listing of buildings, monuments, parks, gardens, etc.)
2Everyday Heritage Grants for creative heritage projects
3National Blue Plaque Scheme
4High Streets Heritage Action Zones (HSHAZ) program and its evaluation
5Local Heritage Hub with county/district-level access
6Missing Pieces Project for seaside heritage stories
7The Historic England Archive and digital image/publication resources
8Education resources, teaching activities, and work experience opportunities
9Energy efficiency and climate guidance for historic buildings
10Research results, reports, and publications related to heritage

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Public access to authoritative heritage information via listing data and archives
2Funding opportunities and guidance for conserving historic places
3Increased public engagement with local and national heritage through initiatives like the Missing Pieces Project and Local Heritage Hub
4Research findings and resources informing climate adaptation and conservation of the historic environment

Competitive Advantages

1Authoritative, nationwide public body dedicated to England's historic environment
2Integrated ecosystem of listings, grants, archives, education, and community programs
3Active programs and initiatives (e.g., Blue Plaque Scheme, HSHAZ) that link heritage to community regeneration and education

Key Benefits

1Access to the National Heritage List for England

2Grants and funding for heritage projects (Everyday Heritage Grants)

3Recognition and education programs (National Blue Plaque Scheme)

4Local access and community engagement via Local Heritage Hub and Missing Pieces Project

5Comprehensive educational resources and research publications

6Guidance on planning, energy efficiency, and climate adaptation for historic buildings

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Public body protecting England's historic environment, offering listings, grants, research, education resources, and heritage data to help people understand, value, and care for historic places.

Target Market

{"Public sector and local government","Educational institutions and researchers","Heritage professionals and conservation practitioners","Property owners and homeowners with historic buildings","Community groups and cultural organizations"}

Unique Value Proposition

A nationwide, official authority that combines authoritative heritage data (National Heritage List), funding opportunities, research, archives, and community programs to support conservation, education, and public engagement around England's historic environment.

Technical Requirements

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Pricing Model

Not specified in the content; grants exist but no pricing details provided

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