Alison Richmond ACR joins the Livery of The Clothworkers’ Company

Former Icon Chief Executive Alison Richmond ACR FIIC has become an Honorary Member of the Livery of The Clothworkers’ Company in a virtual ceremony held on the 29th October.

30 Oct 2020

Alison is Icon’s former Chief Executive, having stepped down from the role in December 2018. The Clothworkers’ Foundation generously funded the Chief Executive’s post over four years (2009-2013) as part of their support for professional standards of conservation of heritage throughout the UK.

Alison is currently Chair of The Restoration Trust and a Trustee of the Edward James Foundation and West Dean College of Arts and Conservation. She is an Icon Accredited Conservator-Restorer and a Fellow of the International Institute for Conservation. 

The Clothworkers’ Company, founded in 1528, is one of the Great Twelve Livery Companies in the City of London. Today, its mission is to support the British textiles industry, champion trusteeship, and fulfil a 500-year-old commitment to using its position and wealth for charitable causes and social good.

The Clothworkers’ Foundation has been generous and innovative in its support for Icon throughout the years. In 2017-2019, the Foundation funded a new Policy Advisor role that had a significant impact on Icon’s capacity to engage in policy and to promote the value of conservation and the profession.

The Clothworkers’ Foundation has been an important supporter of Icon’s internship programme, most recently funding a 2-year placement at the British Film Institute. In addition, in 2019 the Foundation provided a grant of £25,000 for Icon members’ bursaries to attend the triennial Icon conference in Belfast.

Sara Crofts took up the post of Chief Executive from Alison in January 2019 having previously held a senior policy role in the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Icon congratulates Alison on her appointment! 

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