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.
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 the Midlands & East of England, 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
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.
Contact us
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We work flexibly and conduct some of our day-to-day business from home.
Please send all items electronically via the email addresses below and not by post.
East Midlands
Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0115 857 6763 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)
Address: Antenna Creative Business Centre, Beck Street, Nottingham, NG1 1EQ
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)
Address: Mantle Business Centres, 9 Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 1GE
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, lifts to every floor and a disabled refuge area on the stairs. There are accessible toilets on every floor. Accessible parking spaces are available on request.
West Midlands
Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0121 393 4734 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)
Address: Landmark Space, Two Snow Hill, Snow Hill Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6GA
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.
Projects
COVID19: Museum of East Anglian Life
The open-air Museum of East Anglian Life relies on volunteers to care for its 17 historic buildings and three kilometres of woodland and nature trails.
News
Stonehenge illuminated in dedication to unsung champions of UK heritage
Projects
Worcester Life Stories
Worcester Life Stories are building an online platform for recording and sharing local stories.
Blogs
Access to culture for disabled people: changing attitudes
Projects
Digitising the Leonard Cheshire Sound Archive - preserving and raising awareness of Leonard Cheshire History
256 sound tapes that record the memories of people who have lived, worked and volunteered at Leonard Cheshire Disability since the 1950s will be preserved and made available to the public.
News
National Lottery funding helps save at-risk historic sites
News
RSA Heritage Index reveals the UK’s heritage hotspots
News
Government fund provides crucial lifeline for England's heritage
Blogs
Saving the green spaces that helped us through lockdown
News
Government’s £40million Green Recovery Challenge Fund opens for applications
Stories
Keeping Eastern and Central European community stories alive
Blogs