Offering guidance on the conservation and management of cultural landscapes in response to change, particularly where these form part of or relate to World Heritage Sites, and on green spaces as an integral part of what we value as our heritage.

Enabling debate on current issues in cultural tourism in the UK and internationally, and its political, economic, socio-cultural, technological and environmental implications and impacts.

Exploring all aspects of digital technologies and their application to tangible and intangible cultural heritage, with members representing the museum, engineering and archaeology sectors, commercial industries and academic institutions

Identifying and responding to current and future training needs for people, communities, and the sector, the relationships between research and practice, craft skills and skills development, opportunities for learning outside formal structures and within them.

Supporting the development and promotion of processes and guidance for the protection, conservation, sustainable management, and understanding of the tangible and intangible elements of the UK’s industrial heritage

Promoting understanding and awareness of the value of intangible cultural heritage in, with and for communities of place and of practice

Providing advice nationally and internationally on World Heritage in the UK, from nomination to inscription, site management planning, and the management of change