Ulster Architectural Heritage Society

Ulster Architectural Heritage Society was founded "to promote appreciation and enjoyment of good architecture of all periods and encourage the conservation, restoration and re-use of Ulster's built heritage to regenerate and sustain our communities".

[1] It was founded in 1967, mainly under the impetus of Sir Charles Brett, to counter threats to the survival of Ulster's historic architecture.

In February 2015 it was reported that the Department of the Environment proposed delisting 17 Belfast buildings, including the historic Kelly's Cellars, subject to review by the Historic Buildings Council and Belfast City Council.

UAHS declared that "despite their present condition, all buildings currently proposed for delisting contribute to the value of Belfast’s fragile built heritage and are important resources to promote tourism, economic investment and social regeneration".

Since 1993, UAH, the Department for Communities (and its predecessor, the Department of the Environment) have, through the project, provided help and advice for existing owners who may wish to engage upon a suitable scheme of maintenance, and offered assistance to potential owners that may be interested in restoring an at-risk building.