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):
14 November
- Getting to know the National Lottery Heritage Fund – North Shields (in person)
- Getting to know The National Lottery Heritage Fund - Keighley and Bradford (in person)
16 November
21 November
23 November
27 November
28 November
29 November
- Bradford Cultural Voice Forum (in person)
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North East
Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0191 249 4271 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Live Theatre
27 Broad Chare
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ
Newcastle office location on map
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)
Rodwell Tower
111 Piccadilly
Manchester, M1 2HY
Manchester office location on map
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)
1st Floor, Park House
24 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
Get Into Dry Stone Walling
Disadvantaged 16-25 year olds took part in a successful training programme in dry stone walling across the North East.
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Past Times
The history of Odsal Stadium – home to the Bradford Bulls – was protected for future generations as part of this project.
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Helping hen harriers to thrive on moorlands
Through a programme of community engagement and learning activities, the RSPB inspired people to help conserve hen harriers across their remaining breeding strongholds in northern England.
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Shepherd Wheel Conservation Project
The Shepherd Wheel, the only remaining working example of a metal working shop and a Scheduled Ancient Monument, is gazed at in wonder by more than 30,000 people a year.
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Preston Hall Museum Project
Following a £7million refurbishment Preston Hall is able to display a wider range of the 90,000-plus items in the Stockton Museum Services' collection.
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City Varieties Music Hall
Comedy, dancing and music used to ring out triumphantly at Leeds City Varieties Music Hall, but its auditorium had fallen silent and it was threatened with closure under health and safety grounds. It was at this crucial point that a £2,739,000 grant was awarded to ensure its survival.
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Band on the Wall: Space for Music Project
‘Band on the Wall’ is a live music venue in the Northern Quarter of Manchester.
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York Minster Revealed
The centrepiece of this major project was conserving the Great East Window, the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the country.
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1948 Olympic Games, then and now.
The lives of young people aged 17-20 at the time of the 1948 London Olympics were compared with young people today, in this 2012 project.
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Conservation of the William Morris Lanercost Dossal
Restoring and arranging for the permanent exhibition of the Lanercost Priory Dossal wall hanging.
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Celebrating Pakistani heritage in Burnley
This project captured the memories of Pakistani residents of Burnley, highlighting their contribution to the town’s culture and development between 1960 and 2010.
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Restoration of Medieval Vestment
The restoration of a medieval vestment from St John's RC Church, Lancashire