We cannot thank you enough. And we’re also hugely grateful to all those who have sent in feedback – it’s so important for us to know how our organisers, visitors and volunteers feel about their HODs experience. We’ve been reading, collating and processing all your forms, and here’s what they’ve told us...
We’ve grown again!
- 5,588 sites and events taking part
- 2,131 organisers who register and put together events…
- …and who co-ordinate over 46,000 volunteers
Why HODs matters…to local communities
- 63% of visitors live locally
- 83% feel more part of their local community after visiting a HODs event
- 92% feel an increased sense of pride in their local area
- 62% of organisers participate in order to learn more about their local area
- 71% of volunteers participate in the event to feel part of their local community
HODs is a breath of fresh air. People working together for a common cause and doing a fantastic job. I'm so glad we had the opportunity to visit and have a look around.
Why HODS matters…to the heritage sector
- After visiting a HODs event, 80% feel that heritage and/or cultural sites are for people like them
- 34% of visitors have not visited a heritage site in the last year
- 83% of visitors feel inspired to visit other heritage sites in the future
- 75% of volunteers say they are more likely to volunteer with other heritage sites/organisations
As with every year, HODs would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of our organisers and volunteers. Thank you one and all!
Find out more
- Download a summary of facts and figures here.
- Festival Spotlights - Explore some of the fantastic events that took part this year
- Case Studies - Hear more from local organisers
- How to get involved - Feeling inspired? Why not join the community?!
