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
Part of IT- Our story
Cultures CIC led a First World War project put together by the young people in the Teesside area which explored the contributions of African people and the effect of the war on the African continent.

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Interpreting Wilfred Owen's view of life in the trenches
Young people in Wythenshawe worked with their local community housing group to learn about Wilfred Owen, a First World War poet who posthumously won the Military Cross.

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Yours Sincerely
Young people reinterpreted the changing roles of women during the First World War, through letters, films and an exhibition.

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Langley World War 1: Poetry film project
Residents of the Langley Estate in Manchester used stories and photographs of their ancestors as inspiration to create a collective poem and film.

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The Right Track
The Right Track allowed young people to come together in a range of exciting outdoor activities whilst exploring the importance of railway and mining heritage in the North East.

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A Day on the Beach
A group of young volunteers worked with local people to preserve the heritage of North Tyneside's beach resorts.

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Young people discover the story of the Accrington Pals
Young people researched the experiences of the Accrington Pals in the First World War, developing a short film and workshop for secondary schools and encouraging others to make their own films.

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Green Giants
The Conservation Volunteers (TCV) joined forces with independent school Building Young People's Potential (BYPP) to help 103 young people in alternative education learn accredited skills and become ‘Green Giants.’

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Portobello Youth Heritage Project - 'Dig Deep'
Young people worked with a community arts organisation to discover the medieval heritage of their local area and build a stronger sense of community cohesion.

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Revival of Ancient Crafts
Young people with learning disabilities practiced a variety of ancient crafts and shared new skills with their wider local community through a traditional fair.

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Bradford City Centre CAPS
Historic buildings and streets in Bradford City Centre Conservation Area were the focus of this project.

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Craven's Part in the Great War
This project was based on an idea taken from an original book, published by the Craven Herald in 1920, commemorating every soldier from the Craven District who fell in the First World War.