London and South

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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Thinking about applying to us for a grant of up to £250,000? Submit a Project Enquiry to get feedback on your project idea before making a full application. We'll get back to you within 10 working days.

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Email: londonandsouth@heritagefund.org.uk

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London and South East

Postal address:

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South West

Postal address:

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Stories

Six women: stories of our LGBT+ heritage

National Lottery-funded archives, museums and projects have shone a light on these six remarkable women.

News

Top tips for a successful Heritage Horizon Awards project

Watch the film below to find out why community engagement, asking for advice and keeping in touch with us are vital to the success of your project. Alexandra Palace is an example of the type of large, ambitious and exciting projects we're keen to receive Expressions of Interest from for our new

17/07/2019

Stories

'Astronaut wanted': the story of Helen Sharman's unique spacesuit

Helen Sharman was the first Briton in space. But before she could even start her training, she had to have a spacesuit made just for her.

Blogs

We can stop nature's decline - this is how we're doing it on the Isle of Wight

UNESCO has recognised the Isle of Wight as a Biosphere Reserve. Thanks in big part to The National Lottery, we can prove that nature and people can co-exist.

09/07/2019

Stories

Four artists on how heritage has inspired them

As the Luminary installation opens at the National Lottery-funded Crossness Pumping Station, we spoke to four artists who combine old and new in their work.

News

South London pub reopens after £4million from National Lottery

The Fellowship And Star in Bellingham, once home to boxer Henry Cooper, set to be heart of community once more.

05/07/2019

News

Saving spectacular Brompton Cemetery for community and wildlife

Built in 1840, Brompton is one of London's Magnificent Seven cemeteries. But more recently, it had suffered from neglect and lack of investment, and many of its structures were labelled as 'at risk'. Late last year it re-opened, having been "revived and revitalised", brought back to life and back

03/07/2019

News

Million insects saved as part of £8million of National Lottery funding

A million bugs Oxford University Museum of Natural History’s British Insect Collection has over a million specimens from the 18th century to today, including some that are now extinct. Spanning nearly the entire history of British entomology, the collection is vital in understating the extent and

26/06/2019

News

How Durlston Country Park is helping people overcome isolation

A coastal park is helping people overcome physical and social isolation as part of a project funded by the National Lottery.

18/06/2019

News

How has National Lottery funding helped the gardens of Fulham Palace?

“I absolutely believe that having public access to natural areas, gardens and open spaces is so good for wellbeing.” Standing in Fulham Palace’s beautiful walled garden, Head Gardener Lucy Hart’s words couldn’t ring truer. A group of volunteers is hard at work in the vineries and flowerbeds

12/06/2019

Stories

Changing lives: how Sean is helping others leave addiction behind

Right in the centre of Bristol, next to the busy bus station, is the city’s oldest building, the 900-year-old National Lottery-funded St James Priory Church. On the same site is St James House, a residential support centre for people recovering from addiction. Both are run by St James House Project