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We want to do more to eliminate racism and drive greater equality, diversity and inclusion in heritage
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is launching a wide-ranging review of its approach to diversity and inclusion.
![Exterior view of Clifton House](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/imgs/Clifton-House-2019_for%20web.jpg.webp?itok=oePGV6bw "Digital "lifeline" for Belfast's Clifton House")
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Digital "lifeline" for Belfast's Clifton House
Despite its doors being closed, Clifton House in North Belfast can now welcome more visitors than ever before, thanks to a Heritage Emergency Fund grant.
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Heritage Emergency Fund to support recovery costs of sector
Heritage Emergency Fund grants can now be used to help organisations reopen after the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, while the application deadline has been extended.
Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott
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Gardens set to provide a green oasis
Thanks to National Lottery players, we are helping several of the UK's most-beloved gardens survive the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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From "unsettlement" to a new future
There have been few more global events disruptive of the pattern of life than the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown. Yet the impacts of the pandemic – which are only just beginning to be understood – only amplify an already unsettled outlook. "Unsettledness" is becoming a way of life." People are on
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Emergency funding has helped us save our charity
Susan Davies, Chief Executive, Scottish Seabird Centre, describes how the Heritage Emergency Fund saved her charity during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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Welsh island puffins protected thanks to Heritage Emergency Fund grant
Thanks to a £48,000 National Lottery grant, wardens can continue to care for the vast colonies of rare seabirds that nest on Skomer and Skokholm.
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New funding for community environment projects in Wales
Applications now open for The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Welsh Government’s new grant programmes helping communities to look after the natural world.
St Ann’s Wells Gardens in Hove practicing social distancing
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New guidance to help parks in England reopen
The Managing public parks during COVID-19 guide brings together the latest advice available to help managers of green spaces safely reopen them to the public as lockdown eases. The guide is produced with key input from: The National Lottery Heritage Fund Local Government Association the National
Jeanette Wilmer sketch over photo
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'A feeling of belonging': heritage and mental health
We discover how exploring the history and landscapes of Burgh Castle in Great Yarmouth is helping people's mental health.
John Durrant
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How heritage helped John reconnect to the world
We hear from a participant of a National Lottery-funded project that uses heritage to help people living with mental illness – even during lockdown.
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Independent museums can shine a light after the darkness
Second in our new Future Heritage blog series – imagining the heritage sector after coronavirus (COVID-19) – Nat Edwards suggests ways museums could work together, better.
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Larger grants now available from the Heritage Emergency Fund
We are now welcoming applications for larger grants to cover emergency costs during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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Heritage Emergency Fund FAQs
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has put together a £50million fund to support the heritage sector as an immediate response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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Digital Attitudes and Skills for Heritage: what we have learned so far
Sign ups to our Digital Attitudes and Skills for Heritage (DASH) survey, launched on 27 April, are already helping us to understand the heritage sector's digital needs.
Credit: NHS at 70: The Story of Our Lives
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Celebrating 70 years of the NHS
To mark International Nurses Day, we spoke to Dr Stephanie Snow, project director of NHS at 70: The Story of Our Lives.
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Returning to a changed heritage world
As our CEO Ros Kerslake returns to work after six months of illness, she reflects on the personal challenges she’s overcome, and what the heritage sector now faces.
Headstone Manor & Museum. Credit: Harrow Museum Collection
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VE Day anniversary transforms into celebrations at home
Plans for VE Day 75 this weekend have been significantly affected by coronavirus (COVID-19), but many heritage organisations are finding ways to celebrate.