Headley SEE Fund Grantees Meet Online to Strengthen Collaboration and Reporting Practices
On 10 November 2025, the team of the Headley Southeast European Cultural Heritage Fund held an online meeting with representatives of the eight organizations currently implementing projects supported through the Fund. This gathering marked an important step in ensuring smooth communication, clarity of procedures, and mutual support among all partners engaged in safeguarding and promoting the region’s cultural heritage.
The following organizations took part in the meeting: Museum of Literature and Performing Arts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Alzheimer Bulgaria Association, Neozoik, World Music Association of Serbia, House of Jevrem Grujić, Culture Nook, VAM, and Jevto Dedijer Bileća. Each of these organizations is carrying out unique and inspiring initiatives aimed at preserving, interpreting, and revitalizing cultural heritage in their local contexts.
The main objectives of the meeting were to:
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Present reporting procedures and templates;
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Ensure a shared understanding of the Fund’s requirements;
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Prevent potential issues in the reporting process;
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Revisit key aspects of effective project management; and
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Offer grantees a space to ask questions and share feedback.
The session was designed not only as a technical briefing but also as a collaborative exchange where grantees could discuss challenges and experiences from the early stages of implementation. Clear communication and transparency are central to the Fund’s approach, and this meeting exemplified those values in practice.
During the session, Fund Coordinator Milena Milošević Mićić provided detailed guidance on how to complete the Interim Report and Final Narrative Report, outlining the structure, timelines, and expectations. She emphasized the importance of documenting both activities and results in a way that demonstrates the impact of each project on local communities and cultural heritage practices.
Following that, Fund Manager Aida Vežić presented the Final Financial Report template, offering practical advice on financial documentation, eligibility of costs, and best practices in transparent reporting.
Participants also had the opportunity to learn more about enhancing the visibility of their projects and raise questions throughout the meeting, signaling a collegial and solution-oriented atmosphere which reflects the Fund’s ethos of partnership and mutual learning.
Throughout the meeting, participants asked questions and the atmosphere was collegial and solution-oriented, reflecting the Fund’s ethos of partnership and mutual learning.
As the projects progress, the Headley SEE Cultural Heritage Fund looks forward to sharing updates and success stories from its grantees. For more news about the grantees’ exciting stay tuned to learn how these organizations are shaping the future of cultural heritage in the region. https://headleyseefund.org/
