Midlands and East

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.

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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.

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get tips on how to make a good application
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East Midlands

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East of England

Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk

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West Midlands

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Postal address

Landmark Space
Two Snow Hill
Snow Hill, Queensway
Birmingham, B4 6GA

News

Sleaford’s historic drinking fountain to enter the fightback against plastic waste

Thirty five million plastic bottles are used every day in the UK, contributing to what is widely acknowledged as a crisis for our environment.

11/02/2019

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.

18/07/2017

People involved in Risk Takers and History Makers

Projects

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.

21/11/2017

Community and volunteers at photography exhition

Community and volunteers at photography exhibition. Photo: Charmian S Berry

Projects

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.

09/03/2017

Badwell Ash Parochial Church led this project to restore the historic turret clock at St Mary’s Church

Projects

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.

08/09/2016

A group of people with gloves and buckets standing in front of a church wall Andrew Mottram Worcester Diocese

Projects

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.

31/08/2016

Projects

Green Fingers: improving wellbeing through woodland skills training

The Green Light Trust improved individuals’ wellbeing using a programme of traditional woodland skills.

18/05/2016

Projects

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.

27/06/2016