Supported by Historic England, the Resilience Task Group has worked closely with HEF members in focus groups and meetings throughout 2024-25 towards the detailed drafting of the Heritage Sector Resilience Plan (HSRP2).
Published in June 2025, the new plan is structured around four cornerstones, which will significantly strengthen the resilience of the historic environment and heritage sector in England:
The plan defines a long-term (ten-year) outcome that we seek for each cornerstone to ensure the heritage sector becomes more resilient, followed by collaborative priority actions that are needed to respond to the challenges identified in relation to each cornerstone.
The Plan will be regularly reviewed to ensure it is a live document, responsive to emerging challenges and opportunities.
The Task Group is now working with Historic England and HEF members to monitor delivery and facilitate a cross-sector, collaborative approach to achieving greater long-term resilience for heritage.
Are you working on a project related to the heritage sector’s resilience? Get in touch at HEFTask1@historicenvironmentforum.org.uk.
Bringing together senior members of staff from public and non-government bodies to work collaboratively on strategic matters for the historic environment sector.
