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A band on stage singing, playing the keyboard and guitar.

Event held at St George's, one of the Camden 4 churches

News

The changemaker churches supporting their local communities

Two church projects are using new and innovative approaches to help the most deprived and vulnerable members of their local community.

08/02/2022

Videos

National Lottery funding priorities extended until end of 2022–2023

We expect all projects to meet our refocused priorities, designed to help the sector adapt and thrive again after the pandemic.

Pride march, 1974. Credit: Wikimedia

Stories

Saving LGBTQ+ stories before they are lost forever

A new Heritage Fund project might be the last chance to capture the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in Manchester who remember life before the Sexual Offences Act 1967.

News

New funding for heritage job creation and skills development in Northern Ireland

Department for Communities funding for heritage organisations will create employment opportunities for individuals who wish to enter into, or progress within, the heritage sector.

31/01/2022

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News

Millennium Falcon exhibition to open in West Wales

From a galaxy far, far away to Pembroke Dock – the story of how the Star Wars films' iconic starship was built will be told, thanks to National Lottery players.

31/01/2022

News

£2.7million funding for Grimsby Youth Zone

Young people are at the "heart" of a project which will help regenerate the under-served area of North East Lincolnshire

28/01/2022

Adult and child entering historic building.

Powys Castle is offering free entry to National Lottery players.

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Open up your heritage to new visitors during National Lottery Open Week 2022

Has your project received National Lottery funding? Sign up to National Lottery Open Week to say #ThanksToYou to players – and reach new visitors and supporters along the way.

26/01/2022

DASH report 2021: from pandemic to future planning

Publications

A growing confidence in digital: from pandemic survival to future planning

The second Digital Attitudes and Skills for Heritage (DASH) survey report offers a unique insight into how the UK heritage sector's use of digital has evolved during the pandemic.

Natural landscape nearby body of water with mountains in background

Murlough National Nature Reserve.

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Join our Committee for Northern Ireland

We are seeking three new Committee members who can help us steer a course for heritage in Northern Ireland – apply by Sunday 6 February 2022.

17/01/2022

Women's football team face the camera in two rows - one standing behind, one kneeling in front.

St Helens WFC, 1977.

News

Revealing the hidden history of women’s football

As England prepares to host the UEFA Women’s EUROs this summer, a National Lottery funded project will tell the stories of the country's female pioneers of the game.

13/01/2022

Blogs

We're championing innovation and collaboration in the year ahead

It is an enormous privilege to take over the leadership of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Heritage Memorial Fund (NHMF). Heritage has been my passion and profession throughout my life. I step into this role with great joy and hope, but with absolute realism about the challenges

12/01/2022

Videos

Inspiring, leading and resourcing the UK’s heritage

Since we were established in 1994, we have invested £8.3billion in more than 49,000 projects across the UK. This includes money raised by National Lottery players and - more recently - funding we've distributed on behalf of governments across the UK. Watch our video to explore the positive and

People sitting on a bench in a museum, pointing and looking at an exhibition

Painted Hall. Credit: Alys Tomlinson

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Join us for Heritage Treasures Day 11 January 2022

We’re starting off the New Year by celebrating the UK's rich and diverse heritage – and we want you to get involved.

04/01/2022

Blogs

Reflecting and adapting to empower young people

How a natural heritage project is continually adapting to keep young people involved.

12/01/2022

Group of assembled large stones covered in snow, with a tree in the background

Giant's Ring

News

New COVID-19 recovery funding for organisations and individuals in Northern Ireland

Department for Communities funding will support the heritage sector in Northern Ireland, helping it to weather the continuing financial impact of the pandemic.

17/12/2021

Four people standing inside Alexandra Palace, socially distanced with masks on

Heritage Minister Nigel Huddleston's visit to grantee Alexandra Palace. Credit: Lloyd Winters

News

The Culture Recovery Fund’s £15.5million festive boost for heritage

Nearly 140 heritage organisations across England will benefit from the government’s latest round of funding, helping to achieve financial sustainability for 2022.

17/12/2021

Uncovering the Second World War pillbox in Pontypridd

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£193,502 awarded to local heritage projects across Wales

Second World War Pontypridd pillbox and park in Britton Ferry among 24 projects receiving a 15-Minute Heritage grant.

17/12/2021

Wickham Market community holding up a banner to save The George pub.

Wickham Market's community saving The George Community Pub. Credit: Julian Evans

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A new lease of life for Wickham Market’s community pub

A grant of £988,200 has been awarded to The George pub in Wickham Market, Suffolk ⁠– a Grade II listed building which will serve as a thriving community hub.

20/12/2021

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