Midlands and East
![A row of children on a bench in an old school setting](/sites/default/files/styles/main_image_desktop/public/media/imgs/Children%20learning1_Funky%20Kids_Midlands%20%26%20East.jpg.webp?itok=1FuAg8D4)
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
West Bromwich, Dartmouth Park
Dartmouth Park has been transformed as part of a project run by Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council.
![Certificate of Honourable Discharge discovered through the project](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/imgs/xtra_mile_1.jpg.webp?itok=j_-17W40)
Projects
Connected Histories: Muslims in the First World War
The project explored and commemorated the significant contribution made by Muslim soldiers in the British Indian Army in the First World War.
![Female football player, No Game For Girls project Female football player, No Game For Girls project](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/no_game_for_girls_match.jpg.webp?itok=4-eR-yjn)
Projects
No Game For Girls: A history of women's football in WW1
No game for girls explored how First World War munitionette football teams drew crowds of thousands before they were banned after the war by an anti-women’s football campaign.
Projects
St Clere's Co-operative Academy Trust explore the First World War
A cluster of primary schools and a secondary academy were involved in this project learning about the First World War.
Projects
Proud to be Derbyshire – A pictorial history celebrating the heritage of Derbyshire CCC
The Cricket Derbyshire Foundation created a visual archive to promote the heritage of cricket across Derbyshire.
Projects
Exploring Britain's Viking Heritage with East Anglian Schools
Three hundred school children across East Anglia became Vikings for three days when they learnt about life during Viking times.
![Restoration of war-damaged reredos in War Memorial Chapel + cleaning of War Memorial Reredos](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/st_marks_church_0.jpg.webp?itok=tP_BbUct)
Projects
Restoring war-damaged reredos in Norwich's War Memorial Chapel
St Mark’s Church in Norwich has a War Memorial Chapel, dedicated in 1920. The Project restored the reredos and cleaned the War Memorial
![Access to Medieval Cloister Site with facilities for schools and other visitors Polesworth Abbey](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/polesworth_abbey.jpg.webp?itok=nwGpvwXb)
Projects
Access to Medieval Cloister Site with facilities for schools and other visitors
Founded in 827, Polesworth Abbey served as a Benedictine nunnery and now functions as the parish church for Polesworth village.
![Abbotts Hall Farm, Gt Wigborough - Acquisition Guided walk at Abbotts Hall Farm](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/abbotts_hall_farm_guided_walks_3.jpg.webp?itok=2Lv4rvc2)
Projects
Abbotts Hall Farm, Gt Wigborough - Acquisition
The acquisition of Abbots Hall Farm showed a new approach to managing the coastline in the face of climate change and rising sea levels, while also benefiting nature and people.
Projects
Blue Remembered Hills, Shropshire
Previously neglected parts of the landscape were revitalised and landowner and public support transformed thanks to the Blue Remembered Hills project.
![Venus Pool Nature Reserve Visitors to Venus Pool Nature Reserve](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/venus_pool_nature_reserve_1_c_c_helen_j._griffiths_.jpg.webp?itok=M37bE72I)
Projects
Venus Pool Nature Reserve, Cound
The Venus Pool Nature Reserve, Cound project allowed Shropshire Ornithological Society to acquire approximately 28 further acres of land surrounding Venus Pool.
![Pupils of Onslow St Audreys School Group of school children](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/pressnews/school_group.jpg.webp?itok=3H6ot2Hf)
Projects
WWI - Near & Far
The WW1 Near and Far project involved nearly half of the Onslow St Audrey’s school in Welwyn Garden City learning about the First World War.