North East Historic Environment Forum

The North East Historic Environment Forum is a group of organisations in the region that work together to strengthen the strategic direction of the historic environment sector in the North East. Its membership comprises those with specific expertise or those at chief executive level amongst the principal organisations involved in the management of the historic environment. The Forum has representatives from: the private sector, central and local government, non-departmental public bodies and heritage funding bodies, museums, charities and professional institutes.

The North East Historic Environment Forum works to advise and strategically influence local decision makers and funding agencies so that they understand the condition of the historic environment and its contribution to regional life. The Forum also strives to add value to the work of individual organisations through a coordinated and cooperative sharing of views, skills and experience.