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
Making Brent wilder – brought to life by primary school children
Two primary schools in Brent have come together to learn about biodiversity, nature and habitats as part of a project to grow new wildflower meadows.
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News
Free entry and special offers at hundreds of heritage places this spring
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News
Shortlist announced for Sustainable Project of the Year
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Join our free events to build digital skills and influence policy
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Pioneering portrait photographer Dorothy Wilding celebrated in new exhibition
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Introducing Heritage 2033, our new 10-year strategy
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Videos
The power of heritage
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Stories
Future-proofing museum collections: four Dynamic Collections successes
Projects
Temporary exhibition presenting the history of the Chinese community in Chinatown 1960 to present
The project resulted in an exhibition to explore, celebrate and understand the heritage of the Chinese community in London’s Chinatown from the 1960s.
![It's OK 2 B U signs part of Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme Image of people standing in a line in a countryside setting holding signs reading It's OK 2 B U](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/imgs/2bu%20its%20ok%202%20b%20u%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=v8oUcWXB)
Blogs
Learnings from an LGBTQ+ project: creating pride in the countryside
![A group of volunteers from diverse ethnic communities gardening in a planter on a street](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/imgs/South%20Riverside%20Community%20Development%20Centre%20volunteers%201.jpg.webp?itok=3ZQtyonE)
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Heritage organisations collaborating to tackle workforce challenges
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