Become a Member
We have achieved a great deal since starting out, but we need your support to develop further. Please help us by becoming a member of NHIG today. This is the best way to ensure that historic ironwork receives the care and attention it deserves.
As a member of NHIG, you will be a guardian of the nation’s heritage and the traditional skills that built it.
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Member Benefits:
- Discounts on events
- Complimentary copy of our Illustrated Conservation Principles
- Free advice service (via our ENQUIRY REVIEW GROUP)
- Inclusion in our online MEMBERS DIRECTORY resource
- Promotion of your relevant projects through social media & newsletter
As a member of NHIG you will also:
- Develop your knowledge and understanding
- Participate in forums & projects with networking opportunities
- Align your business with sound conservation principles
Our members form a community of practitioners, professionals and enthusiasts with a wide body of accumulated experience and expertise. Since 2009, our members have helped us:
- Establish the first ever National Occupational Standards for blacksmithing
- Publish the first Conservation Principles for Heritage Ironwork
- Run a Bursary Scheme for Blacksmith Conservators
- Develop an Advanced Apprenticeship with the British Artist Blacksmiths Association
- Run CPD courses in the conservation of heritage ironwork
Why not join them for the next stage of the journey when we have plans to:
- Establish a comprehensive 2-year Education & Training Programme
- Hold our first major Heritage Ironwork Conference
- Publish further Guidance booklets