Retrofitting and adapting existing heritage buildings to become climate resilient low energy spaces is a must.

The certified Passivhaus methodology is a ‘Golden Thread’ to unravel the building fabric, trial by software proposed targeted interventions, and ensure the chosen interventions are undertaken with the specified material in the correct sequence with the third-party certification process.

The National Archives via their Spaces, Places and Belonging Community Hub is offering a new Bursary to grow expertise “to make innovation and learning from community-facing projects more sustainable, transferable, and accessible” in the UK’s GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums) and heritage sectors. Through a supportive funding structure and wider development programme, they aim to help communities and organisations share their work more widely and contribute to a growing body of knowledge that others can learn from and build upon.

Their Skills Bursaries provide grants of up to £1,000 for people seeking to grow their expertise in community heritage work. Open to applicants at any stage of their personal or professional journey, these bursaries can be used for training, mentoring, attending workshops, or other professional development activities related to heritage and community engagement to be determined by you.

Offered on a rolling basis, Skills Bursaries are designed to be accessible and responsive, helping to build confidence and capacity across the sector—particularly among those who may not have had access to such opportunities before.

• Further information: About this grant | Skills Bursaries
• Remember these bursaries are open to individuals working in Community Heritage and Community Groups.
• Passmore Street - Case Study

Coaction courses that you may wish to explore to add to your heritage expertise:

Building to perform is easy—if you know how. Our 21 trainers, all practising professionals, will guide, up-skill and inform you through our comprehensive suite of courses:

Designers/Consultants: Bitesize | Certified Designer | Retrofit Delivery

Clients Asset Owners: Bitesize | Build to Perform Introduction (available 2026)

Site Managers and Contractors: Build to Perform Introduction | Intermediate (available 2026) | Certified Tradesperson | Retrofit Delivery

None of these feels like the perfect fit! We offer bespoke training too.

Contact our support team to discuss your specific needs and we'll create something tailored for you. CONTACT US