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Brighton Pride 1995: People parade down a street holding banners for organisations supporting LGBTQ+ people

LGBTQ+ History Month

Heritage has a crucial role to play in contributing to a flourishing, more equitable and inclusive society. Photo: Brighton Pride, 1995. Sally Munt.
See some of our LGBTQ+ heritage projects
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Heritage 2033

Our 10-year strategy sets out a vision for heritage that is valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. 
Image: Chelsea Physic Garden.
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We are the largest funder for the UK's heritage

Since 1994, we have awarded £9.2billion raised by National Lottery players and on behalf of the UK and devolved governments to more than 52,000 heritage projects across the UK.
Image: National Museum of Scotland. © Colin McLean.
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How do our investment principles help heritage?

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Learning the ropes on a historic vessel at the Pioneer Sailing Trust, Essex. Photo: Megan Taylor.

£14.8million awarded to projects forging the future of our industrial past

Two people in historic nursing outfits depicting Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale, holding a frame to their faces
People dressed as Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale at the Florence Nightingale Museum. Credit: Florence Nightingale Museum.

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Funding

We fund projects that connect people to the UK’s heritage with grants from £10,000.

What we fund

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