Working with WMF Britain
We secure the future of exceptional works of architecture through fundraising, conservation management, education, advocacy and partnership building.
The Flag Pavillion on Yelagin Island in St Petersburg showing its original use, dilapidation and triumphant restoration by WMF Britain.
Our challenge
Historic architecture is the greatest physical record of human creativity, and it shapes the character of our living environment. But this unique resource is finite and fragile. Each year, important and beautiful buildings are damaged or lost forever.
If we are to pass this legacy on to future generations in good order, our responsibility has a price. WMF Britain and its supporters are convinced that we all share the task of saving the world’s heritage and together enjoy the rich rewards of involvement.
Our criteria
Sites are selected on the basis of historical significance, need and viability. WMF Britain does not work on buildings which are privately owned. Our projects are deemed to possess international as well as local significance, have a practical end use and a facility for delivering educational value to their communities.
Our application procedure
We consider all projects that have submitted a RFA form to our office. A site can also be nominated to our WORLD MONUMENTS WATCH LIST OF 100 MOST ENDANGERED SITES, which is announced every two years. We will start requesting nominations for the next Watch List during 2008. We strive to respond to all submissions sent to enquiries@wmf.org.uk within 48 hours.
Our care and commitment
WMF Britain seek not only to preserve our built heritage to the highest standards, but to encourage its long-term care. We produce publicly available reports that record our work.
Why support WMF Britain?
WMF Britain has contributed to major successes in the organisation’s 42 year record of achievements. Our staff provide expertise and efficiency to our donors, members, supporters and partners.
Benefits of regular support include receiving our regular publications and a wide-ranging programme of cultural and social events. These involve many of our projects and a host of renowned speakers and public figures.
The environmental benefits of support are also immense, as preservation provides an alternative to the waste of natural resources and pollution involved in demolition and rebuilding. And we also recognise that saving a fine historic building or monument can be an appropriately permanent and highly visible legacy. Each project brings its own demands. Some present immense tasks. But every project bears huge rewards for those involved.