Success and stability amid change SPAB AGM 2011
said thatmembership was holding up well in difficult financial times, and the Society was extremely grateful for generous legacies which helped it to maintain its independence and continue its work. The Chairman encouraged allmembers to think about leaving a legacy to the Society. Goodwork had continued in all the SPAB’s main
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areas of activity: courses, casework, technical advice, mills and through its regional groups. The Chairman expressed gratitude to all who had assisted. “Cornerstone”magazine went from strength to strength. The Chairman drew particular attention to the Society’s Scholarship programme. He was pleased and encouraged by each year’s intake of young architects, surveyors and engineers, and felt the future of historic buildings would be safe in their hands. A highlight of the past year had been the European Union Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra award for
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he Society must offer consistent views andmaintain its independence when the effects of changing government policy on historic buildings remain unclear. Thiswas clear message of the SPAB Chairman, David Heath, when he
addressed the SPAB’s 2011 AGM at the Mansion House in London on 1 July. Summarising the Society’s work during the year he
the Society’s Faith in Maintenance (FiM) project. The project had been an outstanding success, and the Chairman paid tribute to staff members Sara Crofts, KateMinnis and David John. The award had been presented in Istanbul, with FiM described as “an exemplary initiative”. The Society could also be proud of its energy efficiency research for old buildings. Surprisingly, most current research related to new buildings, so the SPAB’s work was vital, particularly as it investigated actual, rather than theoretical, change. On as sadder note, the death of theDuke of
Grafton was noted. He had been SPAB Chairman and Vice Chairman for 39 years, and was a great friend of the Society. The Chairman also noted that the coming yearwould be the last in office for Secretary Philip Venning, who would be retiring after the AGMin 2012. He had led the Society through times of changeswith great success. The Chairman concluded by saying that, although
theworld was changing rapidly, he was pleased that the Society's values were not. He concluded by quoting from the SPAB Manifesto. DrMark Archer, the Honorary Treasurer, then
reported on the state of the Society’s finances during 2010. It had been a good year, he said, and the Society was fortunate to have received donations and bequests from members and non-members.
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