The Prime Minister has reappointed Christopher Woodward as a Trustee of the National Heritage Memorial Fund. His second terms of appointment will run 1st November 2009 until 31st October 2012. Three year terms are a requirement of the National Heritage Act.
Biographical Detail
Christopher Woodward has been Director of the Garden Museum in London since September 2006. Previously, he worked at Sir John Soane’s Museum, and at the Holburne Museum of Art in Bath. He is author of the book ’In Ruins‘(2001), a study of how ruins have inspired artists, writers and travellers.
Notes to Editors
The National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF) is the fund of last resort for the nation’s heritage, coming to the rescue by funding emergency acquisitions. The Fund is for grants to help acquire, maintain or preserve any land, building or structure, or any object or collection which is of outstanding scenic, historic, aesthetic, architectural, scientific, or artistic interest. The ‘memorial’ title shows that these grants are made to preserve in memory those who gave their lives for this country. The NHMF and its Trustees also have the major task of distributing the heritage share of Lottery money for good causes, which it now operates through the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). The HLF enables communities to celebrate, look after and learn more about the UK’s diverse heritage. It funds the entire spread of heritage – including buildings, museums, natural heritage and the heritage of cultural traditions and language NMHF Trustees are entitled to claim an allowance of £6,461 per annum, which is paid monthly.
This reappointment has been made in accordance with the OCPA Code of Practice. Appointments and reappointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. Mr Woodward has undertaken no political activity in the past five years.
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