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
Unsung: Celebrating the Bicentenary, Social Actions and legacy of Edward Rushton
A city-wide project celebrated the extraordinary life of activist Edward Rushton as part of DaDaFest International 2014.

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Each One, Teach One
The project brought together young and older people to explore the built heritage of Hulme and Moss Side from the 1950s to the present day.

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The Roman Bridge at Corbridge - 'The Work of Giants'
Stones from the Roman Bridge at Corbridge have been saved from erosion by the River Tyne and moved to a safe place on land for conservation.

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Tea and Remembrance: Bradford YMCA’s First World War project
Within days of the outbreak of the First World War, the YMCA had established 250 tea huts in the UK providing refreshments for soldiers heading to war. As the war progressed, these huts evolved to serve hospitals, POW camps and training centres.

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Bradford film history and heritage uncovered and explained
A group of young people from a local school worked with Bradford UNESCO City of Film (BUCF) to plan and deliver a heritage project alongside Bradford Industrial Museum, National Media Museum and Yorkshire Film Archive.

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QR Code Information Track Judy Woods Bradford
The Friends of Judy Woods and JAMES (Joint Activities and Motor Education Services) worked together to open up natural heritage to local young people through a new digital heritage trail.

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Makers, miners and money: sharing Yorkshire's industrial heritage
The East Peak Innovation Partnership has been working with volunteers to explore the fascinating stories of the south-west Yorkshire hills and industrial valleys.

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'Following Fred': A Life Inspired - Wildlife, People and Beyond
Volunteers use photography and artwork to connect to the life of a notable natural historian.

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365 Stories - charting boundaries of the Leeds story for disabled and marginalised people
365 Leeds stories uncovered and shared the hidden history of people with learning difficulties in Leeds by interviewing people who remembered Meanwood Hospital.

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Gilsland Agricultural Show - 100 years of rural life in Hadrian's Wall country
Young and older people worked together to record the history of this 100-year-old agricultural show, which has traditional rural activities at its heart.

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Restoration of Raikes Road Burial Ground
The Friends of Raikes Road Burial Ground reconnected people with the wildlife and local stories housed in the burial ground.

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Remembering 1960s New Brighton through the photography of Keith Medley
Our Our Day Out encouraged people to explore the Keith Medley photographic archive based at Liverpool John Moores University.