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Reappointment of Trustees to the National Heritage Memorial Fund

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Carol Pyrah, Julian Glover, and Taryn Nixon have been reappointed as Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund for terms of 4 years. This comes as part of the UK Government's efforts to continue promoting and preserving national heritage. The reappointed Trustees have extensive experience in the heritage sector, with backgrounds in charities, the public sector, and academia.

Key Takeaways:

  • Carol Pyrah, an archaeologist by training, has a track record in place-based regeneration projects and is passionate about the role of local places to foster civic pride and community cohesion.
  • Julian Glover, an author and journalist, has extensive experience of working with the Government and has led the Landscapes Review for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
  • Taryn Nixon, an archaeologist and independent heritage management adviser, has a background of leadership in the historic environment sector and has served on a number of boards and committees, including Historic England and the Society of Antiquaries.
  • The reappointed Trustees will be remunerated at £20,749 per annum.
  • The appointments process is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments, in accordance with the Governance Code on Public Appointments.
  • Remuneration and Governance Code require that any significant political activity undertaken by an appointee in the last five years must be declared.
  • Carol Pyrah and Taryn Nixon have not declared any significant political activity.
  • Julian Glover declared that he canvassed over 5 years ago for an independent candidate named Dominic Grieve.

Statistics:

  • DCMS has around 400 regulated Public Appointment roles across 42 Public Bodies.
  • The National Heritage Memorial Fund is part of the UK Government's efforts to promote and preserve national heritage.
  • The reappointment of Trustees will bring extensive experience and expertise to the National Heritage Memorial Fund.

Sources:

  • Department for Culture, Media and Sport
  • National Lottery Heritage Fund
  • The Rt Hon Sir Keir Starmer KCB KC MP
  • Government publication, date: 3 November 2025

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