This chapter sets the scene by exploring the complex relationship between migration and intangible cultural heritage (ICH) in the context of the UK’s increasingly diverse society. Against a backdrop of global displacement and significant demographic shifts, it argues that migrants are not merely recipients of integration policies but active cultural contributors who carry, adapt, and co-create living traditions. Drawing on demographic data, historical narratives, and critical heritage theory, the chapter traces the historical marginalisation of migrant contributions within UK heritage discourse and challenges dominant narratives that portray migration as a threat to communal belonging. It also critically examines the development and relevance of the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, drawing attention to the gaps in its implementation, particularly in capturing the lived experiences of migrant communities in host societies like the UK. The chapter presents ICH as a dynamic, community-led process central to identity, belonging, and cultural sustainability. It calls for more inclusive safeguarding strategies that recognise the cultural contributions of resettled communities as part of the UK’s shared heritage. Finally, the chapter introduces the structure of the book, outlining its key themes and offering a brief overview of the key twelve chapters that follow. Each contribution is situated within broader conversations on ICH, migration, and cultural policy, collectively advancing a more inclusive understanding of heritage in the UK.