The project identifies and articulates the values of cultural heritage conservation to society and considers how we can better communicate them to audiences
We identified a series of values associated with conservation that can be loosely categorised under social, cultural, economic and environmental impacts.
Icon is announcing a £178,220 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to foster greater public engagement with conservation, connect communities with their shared cultural heritage, and build a sustainable future for the profession.
Icon is delighted to announce that the Pilgrim Trust has awarded £45,000 in funding to support our project “Conservation Skills at Risk – Protecting Heritage for Future Generations.”
On Wednesday 22 October 2025, conservation professionals, scholars and supporters gathered at the Pewterers’ Livery Hall in London to celebrate excellence in the conservation of cultural heritage at the Plowden Medal Event 2025.