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Midlands and East

Two people walk across a field. In the background of the photo a historic photo of a colliery has been layered onto the photo
Miner2Major, Bilsthorpe Colliery then and now. Photo: Neil Pledger and Inspire Archives.
Since 1994 we have awarded over £1.9bn of National Lottery and other funding to more than 13,700 projects in the Midlands and East. 

The Midlands and East of England is steeped in rich heritage. The region is home to vibrant cities and cultural hubs, picturesque countryside and iconic waterways. Its varied history ranges from the birthplace of William Shakespeare to the industrial Black Country.

We’re proud to play a role in protecting and celebrating the region's vibrant cities, beautiful landscapes, historic sites and diverse cultures. It’s part of our vision for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.

Get inspiration for your project

Take a look below at project case studies and latest news from your area.

Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open – if you have an idea for a project in the Midlands & East of England, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.

Find out more and explore available funding.

Our regular funding advice sessions are a great opportunity to:

  • find out about our funding
  • get tips on how to make a good application
  • network with other organisations from your area

Please us know if you have any accessibility requirements so that we may make reasonable adjustments. You can contact us via email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk.

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East Midlands

Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 0115 857 6763 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)

Antenna Creative Business Centre
Beck Street
Nottingham, NG1 1EQ

Nottingham office location on map

Visiting and access

If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.

The building is wheelchair accessible. There is level access, a lift to all levels and an accessible toilet. Assistance dogs are welcome.

East of England

Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 01223 645 938 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)

WeWork Offices
50-60 Station Road
Cambridge, CB1 2JH

Cambridge office location on map

Visiting and access

If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.

The building is wheelchair accessible. There is level access, power assisted doors and a lift to all levels which prioritises disabled users. There are accessible toilets on all floors, which are accessed by radar key. If you don’t have your own, reception can loan you a key. Assistance dogs are welcome on site, and companion dogs are welcome by prior arrangement.  

West Midlands

Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 0121 393 4734 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)

Landmark Space
Two Snow Hill
Snow Hill, Queensway
Birmingham, B4 6GA

Birmingham office location on map

Visiting and access

If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.

The building is wheelchair accessible. There is step-free access via the main entrance on Snow Hill Queensway. There are lifts to all floors, including a platform lift from the ground floor to reception on the first floor. Lifts have a voice announcer and there is a hearing enhancement loop at reception. Accessible toilets are available.  

Arthur Berry, wearing a flat cap and holding a script, talks with the cast of one of his plays at the Victoria Theatre, Stoke.
Arthur and cast at the New Vic Theatre by Horace Wetton (1986). Credit: Victoria Theatre Archive.

Projects

Stoke-on-Trent to celebrate centenary of local cultural icon Arthur Berry

Our funding will shine a spotlight on Arthur Berry – poet, painter, playwright, teacher and broadcaster – during a special year for his home city of Stoke-on-Trent.

Looking up at a red brick windmill with large white sails, as the sun sets to the right.
John Webb's windmill at Thaxted, Essex. Credit: Acabashi, Wikimedia Commons.

Projects

Thaxted Windmill - Conserved for its Community

Together with Historic England, we have awarded a total of £1.6million to bring the last remaining windmill in Thaxted, Essex back into working order.

An adult talks to a child wearing a head scarf.
Learning Through Landscapes delivered the My School My Planet project. Photo: Simon Hadley.

Blogs

How Walsall’s heritage is thriving

Our Engagement Manager, Natalie Osborne, shares the successful heritage work of Walsall – one of our 13 Areas of Focus.
four children hold up large letters spelling FERN, the name of the diplodocus skeleton on display behind them
Children from the local community reveal the name of Fern the Diplodocus. Photo: Trustees of the Natural History Museum.

News

#HeritageIsOpen: ten new places to visit this summer 

From museum gardens to a 1930s lido, there are plenty of opportunities to visit heritage that we have supported this summer.
A group of young people stand in front of a red brick stable block
The stables at Delapré Abbey.

Projects

Securing a stable future for Delapré Abbey

This project is revitalising Northampton’s Grade II* listed country house and park by transforming disused buildings into a thriving community asset.

A person teaching a young child about past events and showing them an old type writer
Child learning at the Black Country Living Museum. Credit: Richard Jinman

Projects

Our Heritage: supporting D/deaf children in Walsall

Families of children with D/deafness or hearing impairments took part in social activities that taught them about local heritage, traditions and skills passed down through generations.

An artist's impression of a building with glass walls and a low wooden roof, with the words 'staffordshire history centre' on the side of the building
The extension will provide space for exhibitions and activities with storage space for 55 years of future collections. Image: Staffordshire County Council.

Projects

A new hub for sharing Staffordshire’s history

Thanks to £4.8million in National Lottery funding, Staffordshire History Centre will provide state of the art archive facilities for communities.

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