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Who we are
The AHF is a registered charity, founded in 1976 to promote the conservation and sustainable reuse of historic buildings for the benefit of communities across the UK, particularly in economically disadvantaged areas.
Our purpose
The AHF exists to help communities find enterprising ways to revitalise the old buildings they love. We help them with advice, grants and loans. Our support acts as a catalyst for putting sustainable heritage at the heart of vibrant local economies.
For nearly 50 years, we’ve been the leading social investor in creating new futures for historic buildings.
Our Trustees
Ros Kerslake CBE (Chair)
Ade Alao
Myra Barnes (retired March 2024)
Syreeta Bayne
James Bowdidge
Audrey Carlin (Chair of Grants Panel)
Graham Fisher
Roy Hodson (Chair of Audit & Risk Committee)
David Hunter (Chair of the Credit Panel)
Menna Jones (resigned July 2024)
Karen Latimer OBE
Greg Pickup
Suzanne Snowden
Neal Shasore
Esther Robinson Wild
Andy Westwood
Peter Williams