Wilderness project
News
Recognising access in its many forms
Jonathan Mace and Heather Brown reflect on how their National Lottery funded heritage projects consider a variety of access needs.
Blogs
Valuing the invaluable: a parks for all fund
The value of our parks has become acutely felt during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and associated lockdowns. When being outside was restricted to just one hour a day, town and city parks became the go-to place for many. Even after the strictest lockdown measures were lifted, parks became a
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Stonehenge illuminated in dedication to unsung champions of UK heritage
The 5,000 year old sarsen stones of Stonehenge have been temporarily illuminated with the faces of eight committed individuals from heritage projects across the UK. Their work throughout the COVID-19 pandemic has been supported by National Lottery funding. “Without the graft and tireless effort of
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New project funding and loans to support sector resilience
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has resumed accepting small and medium project funding applications and launched an interest free loans pilot.
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Capacity-building grants for not-for-profit environmental organisations in Wales
We have teamed up with the Welsh Government to offer grants between £5,000–£100,000 to pay for business skills training for Welsh environmental non-governmental organisations (eNGOs).
Troubles exhibition at the Ulster Museum, Belfast
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£1m Shared History Fund to mark Centenary of Northern Ireland
New fund opening today will support organisations seeking to mark the history of the Northern Ireland Centenary in 2021.
Campfire discussions at Clynfyw
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Community heritage grants deliver wellbeing boost in Wales
Our 15-Minute Heritage programme to support mental and physical wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has awarded grants to 84 projects across Wales.
Blogs
Access to culture for disabled people: changing attitudes
Richard Kramer, CEO of disability charity Sense, tells us how changing attitudes about disability through culture improves life for everyone.
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More than £9million Culture Recovery Fund grants awarded in second round of emergency funding
80 organisations in England have received a share of £9m in the second round of awards from the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage.
Blogs
We're backing the heritage sector to adapt and thrive again
As everyone around the UK faces the challenges of responding to COVID-19 amid varying guidance and restrictions, our Chief Executive shares The Fund's latest plans to support our heritage community.
Dancers taking part in the Bhangra Renaissance project in Kirklees
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Help us to be a more inclusive funder
We're carrying out research to ensure fair and equal access to our funding: deadline to take part extended.
Stories
In conversation with Race Council Cymru founder, Uzo Iwobi OBE
In this video conversation, Uzo Iwobi shares her journey to becoming a Black leader in Wales, and discusses how Black heritage is celebrated within the country.
Exploring Trinidad and Tobago's natural heritage at Fort George, Port of Spain.
Blogs
Breaking down barriers to nature for young Black people
Throughout my life, telling people my aspirations to have a career in wildlife conservation has often been met with surprise and disbelief.
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£5.5m Heritage Recovery Fund Northern Ireland launches today
The new fund will help organisations and individuals in the Northern Ireland heritage sector to recover from the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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Publications
Year of Young People evaluation: young people rise to the challenge
‘Let young people shine’ was the theme of Scotland’s Year of Young People 2018, and shine they did, our evaluation report found.
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Mapping Scotland's accused witches through Open Data
This Halloween, we discover how Open Data helped connect the public to some of history’s most misrepresented women.
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Organisations sought to deliver digital skills projects
Funding available to innovative organisations that can help us support digital development in the heritage sector.