Built Heritage Investment Review - 2022

The Department commissioned a review of its two built heritage grant schemes, the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) and the Historic Structures Fund (HSF), seeking to evaluate the delivery, funding, and strategic expansion of the schemes.

The methodology used in the evaluation of the schemes included:

• a consideration of the relevant policy context
• a survey of local authorities to consider the efficiency and effectiveness of the schemes
• consultation with an advisory group
• a series of interviews with key stakeholders.

The review was also informed by analysis of sample best practice case studies for each scheme, selected from projects proposed by local authorities.

After the completion of the review, a report was prepared which makes a number of recommendations regarding the strategic development of the built heritage grant schemes. The report can be accessed below.