The conference begins with a welcome and introduction from Miriam Levin, Head of Outreach at English Heritage, and Stefan Wathan, Head of Community and Youth Involvement at The National Trust.

They discuss the programme contents and the work of the English Heritage Outreach Team, and the projects they have produced over the last three years.

They talk of what people have told them they needed and how the project meets those needs, as well as how the conference is to address the issues and questions that are asked.

Miriam hopes over the next two days, the conference will look at the broader topics around engaging new audiences.

Stefan takes the stage and discusses the background of the National Trust and the groups and projects they are increasingly involved in, such as varied learning programmes and work with community-based volunteers.

He talks about the funding streams and support coming to the National Trust and English Heritage project.

“People matter in history, and therefore the work of the English Heritage project matters.”

Miriam ends the speech saying thank you to those involved.

We interviewed them before the conference started and this is what they had to say.

Miriam Levin. Click to download or press play below.

Stefan Wathan. Click to download or press play below.