Management of Heritage and Cultural Sites: Ownership Impact Analysis

This report examines the impact of various ownership models on the management of heritage and cultural sites in the UK, focusing on the roles of government and non-profit organizations such as English Heritage. The study highlights the significance of these sites for the UK's tourism sector and their need for proper care and maintenance. The report analyzes the contributions of governmental bodies like The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, emphasizing their role in promoting cultural heritage and supporting economic growth. It also explores the responsibilities of institutions like English Heritage in preserving historical monuments and cultural sites, including their roles in safeguarding historical buildings and attracting tourists. The report further discusses the importance of coordination between different organizations, addressing potential conflicts between private firms and government entities regarding the use of technology and conservation practices. Overall, the report underscores the crucial role of both government and non-governmental bodies in maintaining and promoting cultural heritage in the UK.

Heritage and Cultural Tourism Management
Impact of various ownership on management of
heritage and cultural sites
At present, tourism sector of UK is more profitable
as comparison to other industries. Generally, heritage
and cultural sites are operates by government and other
non-profit organisations. Museums are the most
valuable assets of UK that demand for proper care and
maintenance. Hence, high level of attention is required
on cultural and heritage sites so that it can provide equal
values or knowledge to visitors as before. Impact of
various types of ownership on heritage and cultural
places can be understood in the following manner which
are given below-
Political- Government is the main authority which
makes several; efforts to provide more safeguard and
securities to cultural sites in an effective and efficient
manner. Hence, The Department for Digital, Culture,
Media and Sport provide high level of assistance in
enriching lives and promoting Britain at overseas level.
Such department undertakes several measures to
promote cultural and artistic heritage to the significant
level. It also encourages firm to grow by investing
money in innovative practices or aspects. Thus, such
government authority plays a crucial role in presenting
Britain as the most fantastic or attractive place. Thus,
contribution of such department in the economic growth
and success is commendable.
Institutional- English Heritage is the registered
charitable trust that is involved in managing national
heritage collections. British government also offers
monetary support to English Heritage for securing
cultural heritage.
Roles and responsibilities of organisations
in heritage and culture industry
In UK, there are many institutions such as
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
and English Heritage are working for preserving
historical monuments and cultures in a prominent
way. The rationale behind this, historical monuments
encourage individuals to visit London. English
heritage is a charitable trust that is working for
providing safeguard to historical buildings and
architecture prevailed in London. It has responsibility
to take care of heritage and cultural places. It is
assigned with the responsibility to take care of all the
historical places which are the identity of London.
There are many other organisations which also take
care of these monuments such as ‘The Department for
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport’ which has similar
objective of preserving heritage. Its main target is to
protect this cultural architecture and its beauty so that
it can attract more tourists that will aid in generating
more revenue and also support in the development of
these culture.These organisations play an important
role in following manner-
 It has to take necessary action for preserving
these valuable resources and buildings so that
it can attract more visitant.

In addition to this, when different companies are
working at same place or together then there is
requirement of proper coordination among them for
ensuring better performance. Usually, more conflicts are
arises among the companies because private firm want
to use modern technology or skilled man power for the
development of heritage and cultural places with the aim
to generate more revenue. On the other side, government
enterprise works for conserving heritage properties in an
effective and accurate manner. Thus, it can be stated that
English Heritage and The Department for Digital,
Culture, Media and Sport helps in protection heritage to
a great extent.
 It has developed rules and regulations so that
everyone can work as per standards and
thereby would become able to generate
desired result.
 It introduces various latest technology or
software and gives more funds for the
maintenance of these monuments as
comparison to private company.
All the above depicted aspects show that role of
both government and non-governmental body is
significant in maintaining the aspect of cultural
heritage.
It ensures the preservation of art, pictures, artists and
furniture as well as also takes necessary action for
protecting the lives of animals & plants. At present,
its main target is to preserve country's houses and
gardens where mostly people visit in their leisure
time. Generally, tourists come from foreign countries
so these building should be maintained in proper
manner. This in turn helps in creating positive image
of country in the mind of traveller. All such
initiatives will help the tourist in understanding the
history and other facts related to this place to the
large extent.