Heritage Crafts Association

Who we are

The Heritage Crafts Association (HCA) is the only organisation that exists to safeguard and promote traditional craft skills in the UK. Founded in 2009 by a small group of craftspeople concerned that traditional craft skills were at risk of dying out, the HCA is the advocacy body for traditional heritage crafts. Working in partnership with government and key agencies, we provide a focus for craftspeople, groups, societies and guilds, as well as individuals who care about the loss of traditional crafts skills, and work towards a healthy and sustainable framework for the future. Our charitable remit (Registered Charity No. 1159208) is to advance public knowledge and appreciation of traditional and heritage crafts, in particular, but not exclusively, through education, advice and training.