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Nick Dunn, Lancaster University For billions of years, life has depended on Earth’s rhythm of day and night. DNA codifies body clocks in all animals and plants, which helps their cells act according to this cycle of light and dark.…

Everyone should have access to public parks and green spaces in their daily lives. Through its Nature Towns and Cities initiative, The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded grants to 19 partnership projects – from Bradford to Belfast – to bring…

Following a local campaign, supported by CPRE London, Barnet Council voted against Barnet Football Club’s plans for a new stadium. The club proposed to build a new stadium on the nine-acre green space, which has long been used by the whole community.…

The Heritage Alliance, of which Civic Voice is a member, has launched a refreshed funding directory which is free to use. Whether you’re seeking grants for conservation projects, community heritage initiatives, or organisational development, this directory will prove very useful.…

Children play everywhere. Yet their right to play – protected by a UN convention – is constantly challenged by adults, writes Michael Martin, Lecturer in Urban Design and Planning, University of Sheffield. Play is crucial to support children’s holistic development in cognitive, emotional, physical…

New research from the Charity Commission and Pro Bono Economics shows the vast majority of trustees are “immensely positive” about their experience, with 8 in 10 trustees likely to recommend the role to others. This comes at a time when…

Applications are open for Leading on Purpose, NCVO’s four-month leadership programme designed for emerging leaders ready to grow their confidence, strengthen their decision-making, and lead with clarity. With new cohorts starting in September and November, now is the perfect time to apply. 

The Heritage Alliance has published an analysis of the June 2025 spending review. In sum: the government’s announcement brings a mixed but cautiously optimistic picture for the heritage sector, and presents some new opportunities. The Good News The Challenges The…

A proposed tower block threatens to destroy Liverpool Street Station as we know and love it – but there is still time for public comments. SAVE Britain’s Heritage, as part of the Liverpool Street Station Coalition (LISSCA), has submitted strong…

Reach Volunteering celebrated Volunteers’ Week at the beginning of June by challenging the widespread story that volunteering is in decline.  With figures of growth contrasting starkly with other sector research, they delved deeper into why in a blog, a Third…