What does a year of global collaboration look like?

In 2025, INTO’s work looked like ideas shared across borders, new partnerships taking shape and a growing sense that, together, we can achieve far more than we ever could alone. Behind every number is a story – and it’s those collective efforts that made this year so special.

RISE group members and the ‘Plants, Enslavement and Public History’ visit Dyrham Park

200+ members engaged
More than 200 people took part in INTO programmes this year – learning, connecting and supporting one another in ways that continue well beyond each activity.

93% member satisfaction
Members told us INTO feels ‘welcoming’ and even ‘like a family’ – a powerful reminder of the supportive community we’re building together

A growing global network
With new members joining and strong interest from organisations worldwide, our network continues to grow in both reach and richness of perspective.

80+ leaders supported
Through programmes like Heritage Leaders and the Incubator, we’re helping people build confidence, test ideas and lead change within their organisations.

If 2025 had a theme, it would be collaboration.

From partnerships with organisations like Europa Nostra to practical exchanges between members, INTO has continued to bring people together to share knowledge and solve challenges collectively.

Sometimes, that collaboration leads to simple but powerful results – like the installation of solar lighting in Turathuna, transforming a once-dark space into a safe and welcoming place for the community.

As Catherine Leonard put it:

‘Every shared idea, every partnership, every conversation helped move our work forward.’

Petra National Trust visit the UK as part of their twinning exchange for ‘Withstanding Change’

Climate and heritage
Our Withstanding Change programme continued to grow, with £2.3 million invested across six sites and new funding secured for the final phase – supporting heritage to adapt and thrive in the face of climate change.

New stories, new voices
The launch of Plants, Enslavement and Public History is helping members explore more inclusive and community-led ways of interpreting heritage.

A stronger global voice
From COP30 to international events, INTO has amplified members’ work on the global stage – making sure heritage remains part of the conversations that matter most.

INTO Chair HRH Princess Dana Firas with Trustee Cathy Childs and young delegates at COP30

What made 2025 special wasn’t just what we achieved, but how we achieved it – through openness, generosity and collaboration.

And the momentum is only growing.

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Explore our full Annual Review to discover more of the stories behind this year’s successes.

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