Become a member
Northamptonshire Heritage Forum was set up to represent all aspects of our county’s unique history and to promote it through networking, information exchange and advocacy. We provide a unified voice for the heritage of the area, both regionally and nationally.
We are a very friendly organisation welcoming anyone who is passionate about the history and heritage of Northamptonshire and wants to promote these to a wider audience. We support all of our Forum members and enable you to freely exchange ideas and expertise in your own field. We hold three meetings every year, one daytime and two evening, to which everyone is more than welcome. Through the membership, we also raise awareness of available grants and provide opportunities for training, and a range of workshops.
Member benefits
Advocacy for Forum members
As a member, the Forum will support and help you to express your views and concerns, and to access information and services through:
The important role of a joined up heritage ‘voice’ for Northamptonshire, articulated through the Forum.
Support at county, regional and national level.
Regular opportunities to network, and share experience and knowledge with colleagues who are managing county heritage organisations.
A regular Forum newsletter which is circulated to all members for distribution to your members, volunteers, staff and supporters to keep them updated on heritage news in a cost-efficient way.
Access to training and skill-sharing, both formal and informal, at a fraction of commercial cost.
Marketing and promotion opportunities
Also, as a member, the Forum will support and help you reach a wider audience through:
Publicity opportunities such as inclusion in the Forum’s bi-annual Heritage booklet at a fraction of the cost of other advertising.
Three forum meetings (including a social event) per year to:
share ideas, information, leaflets, other publicity and marketing materials;
keep up to date with current issues;
work together with other local heritage organisations.
Joint marketing and promotion offers.
Publicity and profile raising through the Forum’s social media presence, including our website and Facebook.
More member benefits
Knowledge finding and sharing
As a member, the Forum will also provide opportunities for you to:
Swap ideas and exchange advice on Heritage issues and learn from others with relevant skills, expertise and experience.
Enter the Forum Heritage Awards, where you could also win the prestigious ‘Heritage Organisation of the Year’.
Arrange 'Go and See' visits to heritage sites and museums to highlight good practice.
Showcase the work of Forum members to stakeholders and a wider heritage audience.
Be part of a support network where the collective experience of members is available for the benefit of all members.
Have your say and share information through the 'News Exchange' at Forum meetings.
Attend a 'History Day' each Autumn hosted by a Forum member that celebrates a heritage location in Northamptonshire.
Receive a copy of the annual journal Hindsight, where you have the opportunity to contribute articles on the heritage and history of the county.
Keep up-to-date about developments in local, regional and national heritage.
Access up-to-date information about fundraising and to work together to access funding support.
.Join the Forum committees and contribute to the management and future direction of the organisation.
How to join
Simply download and complete the ‘Membership’ and ‘Talks, Project and Interest’ forms on this page and send them to us at the address below. We look forward to receiving your completed forms and welcoming you at future events.
For your website entry, you will need to complete this information online. Click on the relevant link below and you will find some easy instructions along with the simple form (and image information). Click ‘Send’ when you are happy with your entry.
Places to Visit (Historic Houses, Heritage Sites or Archives, Museums or Galleries only)
Organisations (History or Heritage Societies and other Organisations)
Speakers (individual or joint members)
Existing members can also use these links to update their website pages where needed.