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A group of volunteers from diverse ethnic communities gardening in a planter on a street
Several organisations are working to improve the diversity of the heritage sector's workforce. Pictured: volunteers with the South Riverside Community Development Centre.

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Heritage organisations collaborating to tackle workforce challenges

We’ve awarded more than £840,000 to pioneer new ways of working through our Heritage Innovation Fund.
Visitors stand on the Hogarth Stair and look up at The Pool of Bethesda painting
Visitors stand in front of The Pool of Bethesda painting. Credit: Matthew Andrews

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£4.9million to restore the heritage treasures of St Bartholomew’s Hospital

Thanks to the National Lottery funding, the ‘Sharing Historic Barts’ project will address urgent repairs to historic spaces situated in the Grade I listed North Wing of the hospital, including the 18th-century Great Hall. It will also provide a public programme with heritage and wellbeing at its
Group of people holding award and an eagle
The South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project has won a National Lottery award. Credit: Phil Wilkinson/The National Lottery

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Golden eagles soar in Scotland’s National Lottery Award-winning project

A pioneering scheme revitalising the golden eagle population in Dumfries and Galloway and Scottish Borders has been named Scotland’s National Lottery Project of the Year.
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Ardal O’Hanlon presents the An Tobar team with their National Lottery Award. Credit: Bill Smyth Photography.

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An Tobar is Northern Ireland’s National Lottery Project of the Year

The wellness centre and social farm in Silverbridge, south Armagh has won a National Lottery award for helping young people explore the natural and cultural heritage of Brian’s Wood.
The exterior of Bank Hall in Bretherton, Lancashire
Bank Hall in Bretherton, Lancashire

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Lancashire’s Bank Hall restored to former glory

Thanks to National Lottery support, the Grade II* listed Bank Hall has completed its extraordinary renovation journey and can welcome visitors to explore its heritage.
Image of disabled person in 1990s, protesting with plaque saying public transport means me too
Activist Keith Armstrong in the 1990s, campaigning for accessible public transport. Credit: Shape Arts

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Creating an archive for historic disability rights movement

Disability-led arts charity Shape Arts will showcase the movement's rich heritage and personal stories – coinciding with the 30th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act in 2025.
Four people stand in a woodland holding gardening tools
Volunteers improve access to ancient woodlands.

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Apply for heritage grants in Neath Port Talbot and Rhondda Cynon Taf

The National Lottery Heritage Fund is one of Wales’ largest funders of heritage, providing grants from £3,000 up to millions of pounds. One of our ambitions is to deliver targeted support for our Areas of Focus – places that have historically received lower levels of investment from us, including
People inside building looking at exhibits
Jodrell Bank previously offered free entry. Credit: Andrew Brooks.

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Take part in National Lottery Open Week 2023

From 18 to 26 March 2023, share free offers for National Lottery players to thank them for their support in making your heritage project possible.

If you query is regarding our application portal, please contact our support team.