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
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.
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.
Follow us on Twitter/X: @HeritageFundM_E
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)
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
Blinders to Burgers: Gang Culture in Birmingham: Lessons from History
Inspired by TV series Peaky Blinders, young people used drama to explore the heritage of gang culture from Victorian times to the modern day.
Projects
Coming Out Stories
Young people captured, preserved and shared the Coming Out Stories of Birmingham’s LGBT community.
Projects
New Street Station history project for young people
Young people from Midland Actors Theatre joined the Library of Birmingham to explore and share the 160-year history of New Street Station.
Projects
Fight for the Right: the Birmingham Suffragettes
School pupils explored Birmingham archives to discover more about how protesters helped win women the vote.
Projects
Educational mural depicting the flooding of Canvey Island in the great storm of 1953
This project generated interest from the Canvey Island community and artists alike by creating a mural of the 1953 flood that affected the area.
Projects
Tracks in Time: Awakening and celebrating the railway heritage of Netherfield
The Tracks in Time project enabled the people of Netherfield in Nottinghamshire to celebrate and explore the town’s unique history.
Projects
Herts at War 1914-1918
Communities across Hertfordshire explored their county’s experience of the First World War, engaging the public by creating an exhibition and website.
Projects
A community woodland for Bulwell
A Nottinghamshire community has been encouraged to explore, appreciate and care for local woodland in need of maintenance.
Projects
Unseen Sandwell - The Jubilee Community Archive 1974-1994
A rich social archive was preserved for future generations thanks to a community history project across the Borough of Sandwell, West Midlands.
Projects
Bread In Common
Bread in Common explored 2,000 years of Newcastle baking traditions, from wartime loaves made from potato to the arrival of new breads from Poland and the Middle East.
Projects
Restoring the bells at St Rumbald Church, Stoke Doyle
The bells at St Rumbald's can ring again thanks to repair and restoration work.
Projects
Trent Vale Landscape Partnership
The project aimed to deliver a Landscape Partnership scheme for the Trent Vale area of the Trent Valley.