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. 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 North of England, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.
Our regular funding webinars 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):
Tuesday 1 April
- Wigan Natural Heritage Voluntary Groups workshop (in person)
Thursday 10 April
Tuesday 22 April
- Eden Funding Fair – Cumbria CVS (in person)
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.
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North East
Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0191 249 4271 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Postal address:
Live Theatre
27 Broad Chare
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ
North West
Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0161 200 8470 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Postal address:
Rodwell Tower
111 Piccadilly
Manchester, M1 2HY
Yorkshire and Humber
Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0113 388 8030 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Postal address:
1st Floor, Park House
24 Park Square West
Leeds, LS1 2PW
Projects
East Cleveland Batscape
Three of the eight species of bats present and breeding in East Cleveland are rare and of national conservation importance.
Projects
Keesbury Manor in Cawood: from manor house to market garden
Volunteers from Cawood in Selby have been trained as heritage detectives to investigate the archaeology of their local moated manor site and the surprising importance of gooseberries for the development of the village.
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Darlington Civic Theatre - New Hippodrome & Palace Theatre of Varieties
The Grade II-listed Darlington Civic Theatre has been restored to its former glory as an Edwardian variety theatre.
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Invisible histories from the First World War
Exploring the history of people who objected to fighting in the First World War and telling their stories through an exhibition and educational resources.
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Discovering Black heritage in Toxteth, Liverpool
The L8 Untold Project will engage volunteers in uncovering and recording hidden histories of Britain’s oldest Black community.
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'Animal feed to gun oil' – industrial history of BOCM and its impact on community life
Animal feed to gun oil is a yearlong project to discover the Selby’s industrial heritage and share the stories with the local community.
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Life and death in the Washburn Valley
The history of Fewston Churchyard will be researched to reveal the roots of the local community.
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Restoration of a Victorian stained glass window
Restoration of a stained glass window destroyed during the Second World War bombing of Liverpool.
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Celebrating Cumbria’s LGBT history
The Celebrate project will collect memories, stories, photographs and objects in order to explore the heritage of LGBT communities in Cumbria.
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The Restoration of the Plaza Stockport
The Stockport Plaza Super Cinema and Variety Theatre has been painstakingly restored to its exact opening day condition.
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In Touch - Museum Volunteer Accreditation Programme
Two museums worked closely with local agencies and community groups to open up volunteering opportunities to people who would not usually engage with heritage.
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People's History Museum One Site Project
The People’s History Museum in Manchester was awarded a major grant towards the expansion of the museum and consolidation into one site.