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.
Videos
Join our Committee for England, Midlands & East
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Blogs
Luton: A vibrant, diverse town with a rich heritage identity
Blogs
Green Futures: art, drone shows and the spectacle of nature
News
Charity YHA awarded almost £1million from the Culture Recovery Fund
Stories
Special offers at stunning heritage sites across the UK
News
Exciting programme of cultural events for Birmingham 2022 Festival
Projects
Harvesting heritage at Stoke Lacy Parish Church
New partnerships have helped the Herefordshire church repair its tower, bolster local wildlife and share its heritage with more people.
Projects
Young people with disabilities explored the history of the Staffordshire oatcake
They developed a range of accredited skills and created a performance and exhibition.
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News
Open up your heritage to new visitors during National Lottery Open Week 2022
Projects
Waterway Heritage Skills
The Canal & River Trust’s Waterways Heritage Skills Project created a pool of committed and skilled young people in waterway heritage skills, filling skills gaps within the Trust’s own workforce and the wider heritage sector.
Projects
Don’t Settle: young people share their stories
On a mission to use heritage to give young people a voice, this project worked with diverse ethnic communities in Birmingham and the Black Country.
Projects
Hurst Farm Heritage Trail project restoring woodland landscape
Ambitious regeneration at Derbyshire’s largest housing estate is improving the local landscape, conserving nature and boosting community wellbeing.