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.
Projects
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.
Projects
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.
Projects
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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Projects
Belong Heritage Gallery
A former Grade-II listed pottery-turned-nightclub had been derelict in Newcastle-under-Lyme since 2006.
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Bridge to the Future
Young people from Chesterton changed their attitude to their neighbourhood by uncovering its Roman past.
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Write into the Future - Steps to Sustainability for The Pen Museum
At a time of financial uncertainty, the Birmingham Pen Trade Heritage Association received a grant to help plan for a sustainable future.
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Securing a sustainable future for Birmingham Conservation Trust
Following decreases in their core funding the Birmingham Conservation Trust (BCT) had to look for new models to secure its future.
Projects
Creating a pictorial historical record of South East Essex
Volunteers explored and shared nine decades of history through Hadleigh and Thundersley Community Archive’s All Our Stories project.
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Womens' Work: Sharing the stories of Birmingham factory women
Women from Small Heath, Birmingham came together to learn more about the little-known story of female factory workers in the First World War.
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The restoration of the historic Nicholson organ at Upton upon Severn
Restoring the church’s Nicholson organ engaged the whole community in a range of heritage activities.
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Exploring Childhoods
This project allowed the museum to be more adventurous, deepen relationships with community partners and seek out new audiences for more contemporary collections.