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Saltdean Lido with a lifeguard sitting in front observing the outdoor pool

The restored Saltdean Lido. Credit: Xavier Buendia.

Since 1994 we have awarded £3.5bn of National Lottery and other funding to more than 16,000 projects in London & South.

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. 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 London & South, 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

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Contact details

Email: londonandsouth@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 0330 236 6485 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)

London and South East

4th Floor
Cannon Bridge House
25 Dowgate Hill
London, EC4R 2YA

London 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 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

Broadwalk House
Southernhay West
Exeter, EX1 1TS

Exeter 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 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.

Sir Peter Luff

News

Sir Peter Luff to stand down as Chair

Sir Peter Luff, Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Heritage Memorial Fund, is stepping down at the end of 2019, it was announced today.

12/09/2019

Kresen Kernow

News

How Kresen Kernow has helped tell lost stories of Cornwall

As Kresen Kernow opens its doors, we find out how the National Lottery funded archive centre has started a new chapter for Cornwall’s heritage and the town of Redruth.

11/09/2019

Guests in Science City at the Science Museum

News

Science City: how London revolutionised the world of science

The stories and instruments of the people who transformed the world’s understanding of science have been revealed in a National Lottery funded gallery at the Science Museum.

12/09/2019

Kresen Kernow

News

Five Cornish treasures found at Kresen Kernow

A derelict brewery has been transformed into a state-of-the-art archive centre, bringing 850 years of Cornish history under one roof for the first time.

06/09/2019

Jan Pimblett, recently retired from the London Metropolitan Archives, and Veronica McKenzie, from the Haringey Vanguard BAME LGBT+ project talking at the kitchen table

Stories

In conversation: Jan Pimblett and Veronica McKenzie on archives and collecting stories of LGBT+ people’s lives

The pair discussed the importance of involving a diverse range of people in their work and how crucial it is to document ordinary people's lives. They also reflected on the progress made by the LGBT+ community over the past 50 years, as well as the challenges they still face. It was an insightful

Men in a train

News

The first six months: our Strategic Funding Framework

2019 has been an exciting year for The National Lottery Heritage Fund. In January we changed our name and branding, and with it the way we work and distribute our grants. We now have open programmes of funding for all kinds of heritage, from £3,000 up to £5million. In June we launched the Heritage

06/08/2019

Young people in a wood

Stories

Helping all young people get hands on with nature

We spent a day in Sydenham Hill Wood, south London, where theories about wellbeing are guiding young people's interactions with our wild places.

Brighton Pride, 1995

Brighton Pride, 1995. Credit: Sally Munt

Blogs

Future-proofing heritage: experience and advice from Brighton LGBT+ leaders

Lesley, Chief Executive of New Writing South, and David, Co-Artistic Director of Marlborough Theatre, are collaborating on the project, Building Brighton LGBTQ+ Heritage. The project involves: skills development for volunteers establishing a youth board building capacity strengthening partnerships

02/08/2019

Duddon Estuary

News

Let’s get sand dunes moving and thriving

A radical new approach to save sand dunes has been awarded £4million by the National Lottery.

30/07/2019

Two women

Stories

Making friends through heritage: four stories

Nelli and Zara Aratta: Armenian Heritage in the North West Zara, project manager: We were organising a food event on Albert Square and I posted about it on Facebook to see if people would like to take part. Nelli messaged me straight away saying that she would make a few dishes and bake a cake

Virtual reality makes Cornwall’s mining heritage accessible to all

News

Virtual reality makes Cornwall’s mining heritage accessible to all

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

25/07/2019

Dan Voe, Stuart Hobley, Joseph Galliano

News

Opening up collections: LGBT+ heritage at the V&A

Stuart Hobley, our Director of England, London & South, met with: Joseph Galliano, co-founder of charity Queer Britain, which is working to establish the UK's first national LGBT+ museum Dan Vo, LGBT+ tour co-ordinator at the V&A In the film below, Joseph explains how understanding our past helps us

25/07/2019