We are a small charity and as our name suggests, we are very much focussed on our wonderful county of Suffolk. However, there is power in working together and we seek to expand our reach through collaborating with like-minded organisations. In matters of conservation and preservation, the organisations listed below are excellent resources for expertise and advice.
National Bodies
The national bodies listed below offer guidance on the conservation and protection of historic buildings. If you are concerned about a specific issue, please contact these organisations directly.
- Historic England
- Historic Buildings & Places
- Council for British Archaeology
- The Gardens Trust
- The Georgian Group
- Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings
- The Twentieth Century Society
- The Victorian Society
- Vernacular Architecture Group
Local Councils
District authorities – Ipswich Borough Council, East Suffolk Council, Babergh District Council, Mid Suffolk District Council and West Suffolk Council – provide advice to home owners on heritage projects. Their websites contain guidance and policy on listed buildings, conservation areas, and guidance and policy specific to their area. If you have queries or concerns, please contact your council directly.
Suffolk County Council maintains the Suffolk Historic Environment Record (HER) – a collection of information about the nature and location of archaeological sites in Suffolk.
Local Organisations
There are many different societies and amateur groups involved in the archaeology, history and heritage of Suffolk.
- Suffolk Historic Buildings Group
- Suffolk Institute of Archaeology and History
- Suffolk Gardens Trust
- Suffolk Historic Churches Trust
- Most villages and towns have their own local history society, some of which are listed here.
