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
News
Heritage organisations collaborating to tackle workforce challenges
News
Roman Magna Project to uncover stories of Hadrian’s Wall fort
Projects
Cheshire's archives: a story shared
Two new state-of-the-art history centres in Chester and Crewe will transform the way historic records are protected and shared in Cheshire.
News
Lancashire’s Bank Hall restored to former glory
News
Take part in National Lottery Open Week 2023
Projects
Arthur Wharton: the world’s first black professional footballer and sprint champion
A new short film will share the story of the world’s first black professional footballer and the first official fastest man on the planet.
Projects
The World Reimagined: Journey of Discovery
A vibrant art education project aiming to transform understanding of the Transatlantic Trade in Enslaved Africans and its significant global impact.
Videos
Clive Gray is the National Lottery Awards Heritage Winner for 2022
Projects
New Voices for North East Nature
The Natural History Society of Northumbria (NHSN) are collecting and sharing new stories about how a connection with nature has helped people in times of need in the north east of England.
News
Unprecedented partnership will power nature recovery in the north of England
Projects
Capturing stories of those at the 1981 People’s March for Jobs
The Giz a Job project will support a group of volunteers to produce an in-depth ‘people’s history’ of the iconic march and the right to work movement.
News