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Under the Localism Act, voluntary and community organisations can nominate an asset to be included on a list of ‘assets of community value’. This list is managed by the local authority.

The Charities Facilities Management Group is the national network for people who look after property and facilities matters in the voluntary sector. It aims to help charities improve the way they deal with their day-to-day facilities management by sharing information on good practice, resources and…

National conservation body and Department of Culture Media and Sport's advisor on the built heritage and the listing of buildings. Cares for more than 400 monuments and buildings which are open to visit, including Kenwood House in Hampstead Lane, NW3. Publishes 'Heritage Today' magazine (free…

Erects blue plaques on London buildings associated with people regarded as eminent by a majority of their profession or calling. The Blue Plaques Team also advises individuals and organisations wishing to start their own commemorative plaque scheme.

Purchase and refurbish mixed-use buildings of architectural or historical importance in Fitzrovia to provide housing association accommodation for people who are vulnerable or on a low income, and also to provide shops and other facilities which are of use to the local community.

Concerned with the preservation of Georgian buildings, gardens etc. (1700-c1837). Local authorities are required to consult the Group about listed building consent applications involving any element of demolition. Membership open to all. Activities include visits and walks. Members receive a Journal and newsletters. (The details shown…

The Local List is a list of the features of Camden's local areas that are valued by the local community and that help give Camden its distinctive identity. Entries on a Local List are parts of the historic environment that are not already protected by…

Open-City is an architecture education organisation championing the value of well-designed places and spaces in making a liveable and vibrant city, and the role everyone plays within it. (The details shown here were taken from the organisation's website).

An independent charity which provides training and education about building repairs, maintenance and improvement. The trust has a permanent exhibition about buildings, and runs a busy programme of short courses, mainly for people working in housing and property management.

National amenity society responsible for the protection of Victorian and Edwardian buildings of architectural interest. Local authorities are obliged to consult the Society when owners who have listed buildings consent wish to alter or demolish such properties. Lectures, walks and tours organised for members.