North
The birthplace of the industrial revolution, the North of England is buzzing with thousands of years of history.
We're proud to support our communities to protect and celebrate the region’s irreplaceable heritage, from the cityscapes of Manchester to the stunning views of the Yorkshire Dales, the cultural history of Newcastle, through to the Lake District's natural beauty.
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 North of England, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.
Application advice events
Our regular online 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: north@heritagefund.org.uk.
External events
You could also meet some of our engagement team, in person or online, at the following events (see event web page for further information and to book):
9 July
- West Cumbria CVS Funding Fair (in person)
10 July
6 August
Contact us
Follow us on Twitter/X: @HeritageFundNOR
North East
Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0191 249 4271 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Address: Live Theatre, 27 Broad Chare, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
There is step-free access throughout the building, with a few low gradient ramps. There is lift access to three floors and adapted toilets on all levels. The downstairs accessible toilets have height adjusting sinks, rails and a hoist.
North West
Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0161 200 8470 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Address: Rodwell Tower, 111 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2HY
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, with access via the car park. There is a lift from street level to the car park along with an assistance call button. There is a platform lift to the mezzanine floor and an accessible toilet.
Yorkshire and Humber
Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0113 388 8030 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Address: 1st Floor, Park House, 4 Park Square West, Leeds, LS1 2PW
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 fully accessible and there is an accessible toilet on both the ground and first floors.
Stories
Changing lives: Jade's journey from care to college
Projects
Rejuvenating Durham's Wharton Park
This ambitious project brought one of the North East’s oldest parks back to its former glory.
Projects
Humberhead Levels Landscape Partnership Scheme: isles, moors & meadows
The Humberhead Levels Landscape Partnership is protecting a rare wetland landscape characterised by significant remains of medieval strip farming and famous for its peatlands.
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Beaumont Park Pavilion
The reconstruction of the historic pavilion will complete Friends of Beaumont Park's restoration of their historic park.
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Celebrating Community Heritage
Social, cultural and industrial heritage of people in the North East was the subject of a three-year project run by Beamish Museum.
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Hull UK City of Culture 2017
As holders of the UK City of Culture title in 2017, Hull received a grant of £3million to embed its rich heritage into the heart of its year-long cultural programme.
Projects
The Three Bears 'and other English Tales'
Young people from refugee communities discover the pastimes of Victorian children through nursery rhymes brought to life by Walter Crane.
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From Troutbeck Bridge to Treblinka
A community archaeology project in Windermere will uncover the site of a former Second World War housing complex used to house child Holocaust survivors.
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The Sill: Unspoilt landscapes, inspiring people
Opened in 2017, The Sill is the Landscape Discovery Centre for the Northumberland National Park.
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Diary of a Dude: Bringing Jack Pulman's First World War Diary to Life
This project explores the diary of Jack Pulman, a first-hand account of life as an overseas serviceman during the First World War.
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Young people with disabilities explored disability stories from the First World War
For the Zebedee Troupers – Abled Not DISabled project, young people with disabilities discovered the role disabled people played during the two world wars.
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Celebrating the Spirit of the Cracker Packers
This inspiring community heritage project explores the fascinating lives of Carlisle’s ‘Cracker Packers’ through the ages.