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Who are we?
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English Heritage is governed by a Chairman, Sir Neil Cossons, and up to 16 Commissioners. Commissioners are appointed by the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. Appointments are made on the basis of knowledge or experience in fields such as history, archaeology, architecture, conservation techniques, planning, tourism, commerce and finance. Commissioners usually serve for three years, but their appointment may be renewed at the end of that period. The Chairman is also appointed by the Secretary of State, for a five-year term of office. The Chairman is paid a salary, and the Commissioners receive an allowance.
Commissioners meet every six weeks (except in August) to discuss major business and policy issues. In addition, they serve on at least one Advisory Committee or Panel which consider specific aspects of our work, such as archaeology, historic buildings and churches and cathedrals. There are also committees which look after finance and audit matters on behalf of the Commission.
The Chairman and Commissioners of English Heritage:
Sir Neil Cossons OBE, Chairman
Andrew Fane (Deputy Chairman)
Mr Michael Cairns
Professor David Cannadine
Mrs Gilly Drummond
Mr Piers Gough CBE
Ms Jane Grenville
Loyd Grossman OBE
Mr Michael Jolly CBE
Earl of Leicester
Richard Morris OBE
Mr Les Sparks OBE
Sue Underwood
The Senior Management of English Heritage
At the head of the day to day running of the organisation is Dr Simon Thurley our Chief Executive. We currently employ about 1,650 staff rising to 1,850 in the peak summer season. Most of our staff are located in regional offices in each of the nine English Regions. Our headquarters offices are in London and Swindon.
How are we funded?
We receive funding from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), as well as earning income from activities such as admissions to our properties, membership, retail and catering. In 2001/02 we had income of £143 million, of which £110 million was grant in aid received from Government and £33 million was generated from our own activities. |
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