North
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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
Iranian Heritage Project
Northern Cultural Projects CIC spent a year investigating and documenting the Iranian Heritage of the North East.
Projects
The Swaledale Big Dig
Swaledale Big Dig is uncovering and recording the archaeology and history of the local settlements of Grinton and Reeth.
Projects
'Beyond Graffiti': waymarking through time & the role of milestones in our heritage
Beyond Graffiti taught stone working skills and local history awareness to a new generation of craftsmen to safeguard the future of Kirklees’ waymarkers.
Projects
Unlocking the Anthony Burgess archive
The International Anthony Burgess Foundation (IABF) celebrated the life and work of Anthony Burgess, the novelist, poet, playwright, critic and composer born in Manchester in 1917.
Projects
A Different Spirit
Young people worked with creative practitioners, historians, curators and local residents to uncover the history of Ancoats Art Museum.
Projects
Rectory Park Gone Wild
The Friends of Rectory Park worked with local people to investigate, protect and encourage the local wildlife and plant species.
Projects
Biodiversity in Schools
There is logic in the belief that if you equip children with the skills, knowledge and passion for the natural world, they will become its guardians as they grow up.
Projects
Ingleborough Dales Landscape Partnership
There is a hidden world tucked under the mighty peak of Ingleborough that gives clues to the people who have lived and cared for it for thousands of years.
Projects
Anderton Boat Lift Restoration
The Anderton Boat Lift has been brought back to life, with modern systems that respect its historic structure and significance.
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Projects
Bassenthwaite Reflections
Bassenthwaite Reflections was a community-focused Landscape Partnership Scheme, focusing on preserving the Bassenthwaite catchment area in the Lake District.
Projects
A Little Bit Of History
Heritage can be found in unexpected places and the inner city Leeds area of Little London boasts one of the widest range of communities to be found anywhere in the city.
Projects
Manchester's China Town Archive Project
Manchester Chinese archive trained volunteers to record, preserve and share a community’s hidden history.