Midlands and East
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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.
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Projects
Caribbean takeaway and oral histories shared
The stories of 10 Caribbean elders from the Windrush generation, who arrived in the UK between the 1940s and 1960s, have been recorded and shared for the first time.
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Risk Takers and History Makers - Celebrating the voices of the Women of Bedford
The stories of four Bedford women were celebrated with workshops and an exhibition.
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The preservation of the Melton Old Church collection of WW1 grave markers
This project focused on conserving Melton Old Church’s nationally important collection of 10 First World War grave markers while helping people connect with the heritage of the village during the conflict.
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Historic turret clock restored at St Mary's Church, Badwell Ash
Badwell Ash Parochial Church led this project to restore the historic turret clock at St Mary’s Church.
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Teaching traditional building repair skills to church volunteers
Volunteers developed skills to help them maintain their historic places of worship into the future without relying on professional contractors.
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Green Fingers: improving wellbeing through woodland skills training
The Green Light Trust improved individuals’ wellbeing using a programme of traditional woodland skills.
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Windrush at 70: recording and sharing migration stories
Through its Windrush 70 and Beyond project, Kingsway Project celebrated the 70th anniversary of the ‘Empire Windrush’ by recording and sharing Caribbean migration stories.
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Help for Hedgehogs
During this project, volunteers made their cemetery a haven for hedgehogs and wildlife.
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Punk in Walsall: life and legacy
Walsall celebrated Punk’s 40 year anniversary with interviews and an exhibition.
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Young people explore Birmingham's musical history
The Routes2Roots campaign inspired the City of Colours youth panel to explore Birmingham’s musical history.