Heritage Network has published its third annual Impact Report, highlighting the contribution of community heritage organisations to people and places across the UK. Covering activity in 2025, the report features eight member case study “impact stories”, alongside wider evidence of impact.
Key highlights include more than £60 million invested in restoring buildings, structures and landscapes; 43 properties removed from at-risk registers; 209 restoration projects completed; 21,789 volunteers involved; and 4,435 paid staff employed. The report shows an increase in members who are planning a restoration project, up from 217 in 2024 to 231 in 2025. 29% of member sites are used as community facilities, and 19% are used for Health and Wellbeing services.
The types of sites being restored by members also shows the variety of historic buildings being restored across the UK. Some report examples include:
- 3% of sites were Burial Grounds and Mausoleums
- 13% of sites were Places of Worship
- 10% of sites were Industrial
Industrial Heritage Support 