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
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East Midlands
Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0115 857 6763 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)
Antenna Creative Business Centre
Beck Street
Nottingham, NG1 1EQ
Nottingham office location on map
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)
WeWork Offices
50-60 Station Road
Cambridge, CB1 2JH
Cambridge office location on map
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, power assisted doors and a lift to all levels which prioritises disabled users. There are accessible toilets on all floors, which are accessed by radar key. If you don’t have your own, reception can loan you a key. Assistance dogs are welcome on site, and companion dogs are welcome by prior arrangement.
West Midlands
Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0121 393 4734 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)
Landmark Space
Two Snow Hill
Snow Hill, Queensway
Birmingham, B4 6GA
Birmingham office location on map
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
Arts on Prescription - Heritage for Health
The project offers people experiencing mental health problems, particularly depression and anxiety, the opportunity to connect creatively with heritage.
Projects
50 Years of the Barford Tigers
Young people recorded stories of their successful Birmingham hockey club, the Barford Tigers, to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
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Young people explored and shared migration stories in Luton
Young people gained new skills while preserving and raising awareness of Pakistani/Kashmiri heritage in Luton.
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Food production in the Vale during the First World War
Community groups and university partners came together to explore how the First World War was won in the market gardens of Worcestershire as well as on the battlefield.
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Discovering Their Footsteps
Pupils at North Primary School discovered and shared the stories of former students who fought during the First World War through two HLF-supported projects.
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Exploring the hidden history of brain injury care in Cambridgeshire
People with brain injuries explored the experiences of similar people in the past in this innovative heritage project.
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Growing Together Thundersley - Developing a new community garden
A community-based project in Castle Point worked with people with mental health problems, dementia and learning disabilities to create a garden.
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EchoLocation Location: producing Nottinghamshire's 'Batlas'
Nottinghamshire Bat Group is recruiting and training volunteers to map the distribution and status of bats in the county.
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Embracing Africa Project
This 12-month project collected objects and historical information that are important to people and the history of their country, ranging from objects on childbirth to marriage.
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Lincoln Cathedral Connected (KickstartGIA2020)
Lincoln Cathedral is one of the finest, and largest, cathedrals in northern Europe. This, added to its unique hilltop location, makes it one of the most visible buildings in the UK.
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Raising awareness in Thurrock of Alfred Russel Wallace
Funding was used by volunteers of Thurrock Local History Society to collate material for displays about the little-known achievements of Alfred Russell Wallace who was resident at The Dell in Grays Thurrock in the 19th century.
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Belong Heritage Gallery
A former Grade-II listed pottery-turned-nightclub had been derelict in Newcastle-under-Lyme since 2006.