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Midlands and East

Two people walk across a field. In the background of the photo a historic photo of a colliery has been layered onto the photo
Miner2Major, Bilsthorpe Colliery then and now. Photo: Neil Pledger and Inspire Archives.
Since 1994 we have awarded over £1.9bn of National Lottery and other funding to more than 13,700 projects in the 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.

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

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.

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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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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

Two women

Stories

Making friends through heritage: four stories

Nelli and Zara Aratta: Armenian Heritage in the North West Zara, project manager: We were organising a food event on Albert Square and I posted about it on Facebook to see if people would like to take part. Nelli messaged me straight away saying that she would make a few dishes and bake a cake
A Turner for the East – Walton Bridges is saved for the nation
Joseph Mallord William Turner, Walton Bridges, oil on canvas. Courtesy of Sotheby's

News

A Turner for the East – Walton Bridges is saved for the nation

Walton Bridges has become the only Turner oil painting to enter public ownership in the East of England, following a successful fundraising campaign led by the Norfolk Museums Service, in partnership with Colchester and Ipswich Museums.
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How we are changing the way we work

The National Lottery Heritage Fund is evolving the way we work across the UK and internally to better enable us to look after the nation’s heritage. Here’s how.

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