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Five young people stand side by side wearing t-shirts that say 'we are a force of nature'

Stories

How to attract and recruit diverse talent to your heritage organisation

Learn from the success of our partnership with Groundwork, which provided traineeships at over 80 environmental organisations for people who might not normally have access to a career in the nature sector.

A collage of photos from different National Lottery projects including people on a speedboat and a person clapping, next to text: Celebrate your local game changer, nominations now open, 30 years of changing live, #National Lottery 30

News

Nominate extraordinary people from your heritage project for a Game Changer award

To celebrate our 30th birthday we are on the hunt for inspirational people from amazing heritage projects supported by the National Lottery over the past 30 years.

24/05/2024

The Museums and Heritage awards ceremony room

News

Joint winners announced for Sustainable Project of the Year 2024

The Scottish Crannog Centre and Manchester Museum and Museum Development England's North team were crowned sustainability award winners at the 22nd annual Museums + Heritage Awards.

15/05/2024

Four people pose with leaflets behind large letters spelling 'Belfast' surrounded by foliage and props

Stella Byrne, our Head of Investment for Northern Ireland, is pictured second from right at the launch of Belfast 2024. Photo: Philip Magowan / Press Eye.

News

We’re supporting Belfast 2024’s year of culture and creativity

Ten projects taking place across the capital are providing opportunities for people to be creative and get involved with heritage as part of a city-wide celebration.

13/05/2024

A group of young people perform an Indian classical dance called Bharatanatyam.

Performers at the Global Roots Festival organised by Knowsley Young Producers.

Blogs

How targeted support has helped Knowsley's heritage thrive

As Knowsley celebrates its 50th birthday, our Engagement Manager, Shanna Lennon, highlights how heritage is thriving in the borough.

13/05/2024

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David Sheppeard. Photo: Rosie Powell.

Blogs

Queer Heritage South: what we’ve learned about running LGBTQ+ heritage projects

Artist and producer David Sheppeard shares reflections and advice from his experiences working with heritage.

24/04/2024

A round plaque of our acknowledgment stamp affixed to an iron fence. A building can be seen in the background.

News

Competition: enter your creative Heritage Fund grant acknowledgement

Help us celebrate the innovative ways projects have acknowledged their funding and win the chance to have a social media film made about your project.

26/04/2024

A woman in a black dress standing in an empty theatre speaking to the camera. Red chairs and a curtained stage can be seen in the background.

Videos

How do our investment principles help heritage?

We visited projects across the UK to hear about the difference our support makes and the importance of our investment principle themes.

Two people pull a rope on the deck of a historic sailing vessel

Learning the ropes on a historic vessel at the Pioneer Sailing Trust, Essex. Photo: Megan Taylor.

News

£14.8million awarded to projects forging the future of our industrial past

We’ve recently awarded seven projects with funding to reimagine and protect the UK’s history of innovation, transport and industry.

09/04/2024

Two people in historic nursing outfits depicting Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale, holding a frame to their faces

People dressed as Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale at the Florence Nightingale Museum.

Stories

Ten stories for Women’s History Month

Explore inspiring projects we’ve funded that recognise women’s impact throughout history – and empower women to get involved in heritage today.

People doing restoration work in wetlands

Wetlands are an important part of our natural environment, providing essential protection against climate change.

News

Over £25million awarded to projects creating and restoring natural habitats in England

Twenty projects are to receive funding from the Species Survival Fund, a partnership with Defra to boost the quality and quantity of wildlife-rich habitats.

15/03/2024

Museums and Heritage sign at the awards ceremony

News

Six organisations shortlisted for Sustainable Project of the Year 2024

The Museums + Heritage Awards have announced the shortlist for the sustainability category. Discover how these projects are demonstrating best practice.

14/03/2024

People look at a huge illuminated moon artwork suspended in a medium-size church

Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram is 6m in diameter and shows the moon’s surface using stunning NASA imagery. Credit: Jenny Harper.

Stories

Discover the pioneering woman scientist who mapped the moon

Mary Blagg is being celebrated by her hometown with activities to get people interested in her story and scientific heritage.

Two people wearing Reimagine, Remake, Replay tshirts using filming equipment at an event

Reimagine, Remake, Replay is a Kick the Dust programme that ran in Northern Ireland.

Blogs

Techniques for supporting young people's wellbeing during heritage projects

How Kick the Dust projects worked to create high quality environments for participants.

05/03/2024

An older woman looks at magazines and leaflets on a table in a busy church

Churches can be thriving hubs for local communities.

News

£4.3million supports places of worship in Midlands and East of England communities

Three churches working to establish themselves as hubs for heritage and communities are receiving funding to support their plans for vital repairs and public activities.

04/03/2024

People at a museum engaging with the exhibits using handheld digital devices

Publications

The impact and legacy of our Digital Skills for Heritage initiative

The end of programme evaluation reveals thousands of people and organisations took part in and benefitted from our investment and includes recommendations for the future.

Great Yarmouth.

Stories

Case study: heritage supporting revitalisation in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft

Heritage Fund investment has helped kickstart regeneration in the seaside towns with broad economic and social benefits.

News

A statement on the passing of Lord Jacob Rothschild

The Heritage Fund is saddened to hear of the death of Lord Jacob Rothschild, 87, who was a champion for the UK’s heritage.

27/02/2024

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