London and South
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From the bustling streets of the UK's historic capital to the idyllic coves of Cornwall and the cultural history of Kent, London & South is rich in heritage. We’re proud to play a role in protecting and celebrating the region's vibrant cities, beautiful landscapes, historic sites and diverse cultures.
Take a look below at some of the projects we have funded.
Funding
Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open – if you have an idea for a project in London & South, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.
Application advice events
Our regular funding workshops and 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
Contact us
For Hertfordshire and Essex, please see the Midlands & East page.
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London and South East
Email: londonandsouth@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 020 3787 4819 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Address: 4th Floor, Cannon Bridge House, 25 Dowgate Hill, London, EC4R 2YA
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
The main entrance is on Dowgate Hill. A steep escalator takes you to the first floor, with upper floors all accessible by lift. There is an accessible, alternative entrance on Cousin Lane, which must be booked in advance. There are accessible toilets on the 4th and basement floors.
South West
Email: londonandsouth@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 01392 304 006 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Address: Broadwalk House, Southernhay West, Exeter, EX1 1TS
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 fully accessible for wheelchair users and there are accessible toilets on every floor. There are also parking spaces for Blue Badge holders, which need to be booked in advance.
Projects
Cody Dock's Green Recovery Challenge
Gasworks Dock Partnership is regenerating Cody Dock in the lower Lea River to transform it in a vital wildlife corridor in Newham, East London.
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News
Contribute your perspective to our new research and development project
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News
Podcasts: how the heritage sector is embracing the trend
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News
Digital skills projects will support resilience and creativity in heritage sector
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News
£2.3million for Tamara Landscape Partnership Scheme
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News
Applications open for second round of Green Recovery Challenge Fund
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News
Dr Simon Thurley CBE appointed as new Chair
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Blogs
A space in the archives for LGBTQ+ heritage
News
Free virtual backgrounds show off England's stunning heritage
Projects
Beyond the Binary: Queering collections at the Pitt Rivers Museum
The University of Oxford’s Pitt Rivers Museum has collaborated with partners to reinterpret its collections from an LGBT+ perspective.
Projects
Re-enacting the 100-year-old Lady Malcolm's Servants' Ball
A collective of performance artists re-enacted Lady Malcolm’s Servants’ Ball; a firm fixture of the queer scene in London almost a century ago.
Stories