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RICHeS is the UK's Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science, providing access to advanced facilities, collections and expertise. The RICHeS Access Fund is supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

A landing page for useful links to support those working in Private Practice

Over £500,000 awarded to enable 43 organisations across the UK to investigate historic sites, reveal new stories about museum collections, improve conservation techniques and tackle some of the biggest challenges facing cultural heritage through the first Research Infrastructure for Conservation and Heritage Science (RICHeS) Access Fund.

Book conservation & photographic preservation

Next up in our Private Practice Series

Curious about freelance life in conservation? Join Freelance Futures to hear Isabella Rossi’s story.

Ensuring historic buildings in our care are well managed and maintained, based on sound procedures and expert advice.

An accredited Painting Conservator, working to a museums standard, with over 25 years experience.

As voting on Icon’s petition for Royal Charter opens, we share contrasting views from two of our members

Natural History specimens deteriorating, looking worse for wear? Experienced help is right here.