Historic England has issued its Heritage at Risk Register 2025, which gives an annual snapshot of the health of England’s valued historic buildings and places, ‘helping ensure they can be protected and continue to be enjoyed…’.
HE writes:
Heritage plays a vital role in the pride people feel about their local place. It gives meaning to the places where people live, work and spend time, connects us, inspires creativity, and boosts economic growth. When it’s not looked after and used, communities feel a sense of decline.
The heritage we see all around us impacts how we feel about our local places. The annual Heritage at Risk Register gives us the opportunity to celebrate the many benefits of bringing our historic buildings back into use.
‘The best way to protect our buildings is to reuse them, turning them into places of local connection and joy. The sites that have been saved and have come off the Register this year really highlight the benefits of working together in partnership, and with communities, to create positive, sustainable change. Together we can safeguard our heritage for future generations.’….Claudia Kenyatta CBE and Emma Squire CBE, Co-CEOsHistoric England
Restored, rescued, and brought back to life
This year alone, 129 sites have been rescued and their futures secured. Many buildings and sites have been rescued with the help and commitment of local people, communities, charities, owners and funders including The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
