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08/04/2020

While the country is in lockdown, we continue to protect old buildings. We're responding to threats to some of our greatest buildings.

07/04/2020

Our John Betjeman Award celebrates excellence in conservation and repair at places of worship of all denominations and faiths.

17/03/2020

In the light of current government advice, we have closed our HQ and postponed all spring courses. However, the SPAB will continue its work championing old buildings.

10/03/2020

The SPAB is carefully monitoring the coronavirus situation. Our current policy is to carry on with business as usual, in line with the advice of the government, NCVO, and others.

05/03/2020

Working parties provide young people with the chance to learn practical skills and engage with professionals in a relaxed environment.  

25/02/2020

In February a dozen SPAB volunteers and experts gathered to help repair an ancient church tower, which we've owned since the 1980s.

17/02/2020

Every year a select group of architects, surveyors, engineers, and craftspeople are picked for our prestigious training schemes in building conservation.

05/02/2020

An exciting opportunity to guide the SPAB through its next phase of development

04/02/2020

Our annual celebration of milling heritage has been cancelled.

14/01/2020

We wrote a comprehensive letter of advice strongly objecting to a number of key aspects of major re-ordering of this medieval church, notably raising and covering the beautiful historic floor to install underfloor heating and create level access.