Investing in disability heritage

Leaders from six projects we’ve funded have taken home a prize this year.

Disability-led arts charity Shape Arts will showcase the movement's rich heritage and personal stories – coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act in 2025.

A major project will support wildlife in London and other UK cities through a biodiverse green space, scientific innovation and engaging young people.

More than £14million has been awarded to projects that will help a wider range of people benefit from heritage.

Podcasts are on the rise. As well as engaging audiences who cannot physically visit a site, they can be a great way to continue delivering a project.

Jonathan Mace and Heather Brown reflect on how their National Lottery funded heritage projects consider a variety of access needs.

A pioneering 360° virtual reality tour will make Cornwall’s mining heritage accessible to all, thanks to an award-winning National Lottery project.

A project celebrating the real life stories of friendships and relationships experienced by people with learning disabilities has been awarded nearly £400,000 of National Lottery funding.

An innovative project capturing the real life stories of friendships and relationships experienced by people with learning disabilities has been awarded nearly £400,000 of National Lottery funding.

The HLF-supported project, announced in time for Love Parks Week this 15 – 24 July, will restore much of the historic Dingle at the heart of the Grade II registered park by improving planting and facilities. The project will also make the park more enjoyable for those less mobile by providing

Mencap's three year project is capturing memories of former residents and staff from Wales's long-stay hospitals.