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.
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Projects
Frithy Woods - Restoring the Repertoire
The ancient woodland of Frithy Wood was in decline as a natural habitat until the Green Light Trust received a grant to purchase and restore it to its original condition.
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The Staffordshire Hoard Gallery
Public interest in the Staffordshire Hoard has been unprecedented. A temporary display at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery attracted more than half a million visitors in 12 months.
![Forest for Peterborough – Woodland Heritage in Action Woodland scene at Bretton Woods](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/forest_for_peterborough_-_woodland_heritage_in_action_.jpg.webp?itok=uSOii4E9)
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Forest for Peterborough – Woodland Heritage in Action
This three-year project aims to conserve the natural and cultural heritage of Bretton’s Ancient Woods, and the woodland heritage skills associated with their historical use.
![Hidden Treasures at St Martin's Church Pew Cushion volunteers at St Martin's Bilborough](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/pew_cushion_volunteers_at_st_martins_bilborough.jpg.webp?itok=dUCjWS5x)
Projects
Hidden Treasures at St Martin's Church
A neglected medieval parish church was inspired to create a comfortable and welcoming community hub and share their hidden treasures with a new audience.
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Saving Middleport Pottery
The transformation of Middleport Pottery saved traditional skills in danger of being lost and is sparking regeneration of the local area.
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Projects
Peterborough 900: Letting it speak for itself
A conservation and community project for Peterborough Cathedral, the oldest and largest building in the city.
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Sharing Stories - a people's museum for Daventry
Daventry Town Council oversaw the development of a Grade II listed Georgian town house into a cultural and historical hub for the local community.
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Crime on the homefront: policing Bishop's Stortford during the First World War
The issue of crime on the home front has often been neglected. This project will focus on the impact of the First World War on crime in Bishop's Stortford and surrounding areas.
Projects
Polesworth Abbey Community Archaeology Part 2
Hundreds of local people took part in a community archaeology project at Polesworth Abbey, near Tamworth.
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Barclay Park and Lake restoration
The Friends of Barclay Park were awarded funds to carry out extensive restoration work to the park and lake with support from the local community.
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Leicester's role in World War 1
Volunteers investigated the impact of the First World War on the people of Leicester and shared their research through exhibitions, school workshops and online.
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Projects
Children of The Croft
Volunteers researched the history of The Croft in Nottingham, a non-institutional home for lone mothers during the 1960s and 1970s.