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.
Projects
Uncovered: Barnsley's LGBT Past
Barnsley LGBT forum have uncovered previously untold histories to create a digital education pack, documentary and local history trail.
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Bill Naughton's Bolton: A Legacy
A project focusing on Bill Naughton, Bolton’s most famous and successful writer, 25 years after his death.
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Birkenhead's 'Black Chair' Centenary Festival: Community Engagement Project
This project focuses on one of the most poignant histories of the First World War: Birkenhead's 1917 'Black Chair' Eisteddfod.
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Kashmiri Lives
Recording the culture of the Kashmiri community in Greater Manchester through the collection of memories.
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Memories, Communities & Belonging: The Lapsed Clubber Heritage Map of Greater Manchester 1985-1995
Focusing on the raving landscape between 1985 and 1995, this project has created the Lapsed Clubber Heritage Map
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Exploring visual impairment in Newcastle
Visually impaired volunteers investigated the 150-year-old history of their society to learn more about blind heritage in the North East
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Delia Derbyshire 80th birthday electronic music heritage project
A programme of creative and cultural activities will celebrate the late electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire’s 80th anniversary year.
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Her Hidden Histories: drama and performance project
Telling the previously hidden histories of women in Manchester who worked in the male-dominated spheres of policing, transport and politics.
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Reviving the Mount
A community-led restoration project of a renowned and important coastal garden.
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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of being legal to be gay in Doncaster
During the 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act in 1967 which partially decriminalised homosexuality, the local Doncaster LGBT+ community have shared their experiences over the years in a poignant film.
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In her footsteps: discovering Suffragettes in the North East
Women who live in the North East explore their region's incredible connection to the First World War and Suffrage movement.
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St Mary's Church Goosnargh Heritage and Community Hub in partnership with Goosnargh Whittingham Heritage Group
Preserving the heritage of St Mary's church through community engagement and capital building work.