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.
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 the Midlands & East of England, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.
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
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.
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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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)
Postal address
Antenna Creative Business Centre
Beck Street
Nottingham, NG1 1EQ
East of England
Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 01223 645 938 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)
Postal address
WeWork Offices
50-60 Station Road
Cambridge, CB1 2JH
West Midlands
Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0121 393 4734 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)
Postal address
Landmark Space
Two Snow Hill
Snow Hill, Queensway
Birmingham, B4 6GA

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
Making heritage websites accessible to all

News