Landscapes, parks and nature
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Since 1994 we have awarded over £2.1billion to more than 4,900 land, nature and biodiversity projects across the UK.
Protecting the environment is one of our four Heritage 2033 investment principles.
We are prioritising landscape and nature projects that:
- support nature’s recovery
- deliver nature-based solutions to address climate change
- reconnect people to landscapes, marine environments and nature
The climate crisis
The heritage sector has an important role to play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and tackling climate change. Find out more about what we're doing to tackle the climate crisis.
What we expect from projects we fund
We want all kinds of heritage project, large and small, to:
- limit any potential damage on the environment
- make a positive impact on the environment and particularly for nature
Read our environmental sustainability guidance.
How to get funding
Find out more
Discover what projects we fund, and what you could do with our investment to help protect our natural world.
Habitats and species
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We support projects that conserve and enhance habitats and protect and preserve the UK's precious species.
Landscapes
We expect successful projects to show how they will address the key challenges faced by the UK's landscapes and nature.
Public parks and urban green spaces
Public parks are facing a severe reduction in funding from local authorities. This is how we can help your parks and urban green spaces.
Gardens and cemeteries
The UK is world renowned for its wealth of historic designed parks, gardens and cemeteries. Here's how our funding can help look after them.
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News
Four projects shortlisted for excellence in environmental sustainability
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Blogs
Dr Sheree Mack: passion projects and empowering women
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Stories
Case study: Penzance Jubilee Pool
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Blogs
How ‘small’ grants can make a big impact for communities
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News
Bringing England’s species Back from the Brink of extinction
Projects
Skye Ecomuseum: Druim nan Linntean
The museum without walls creating footsteps between people and places.
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Projects
Volunteering and wellbeing at Rivington Terraced Gardens
Volunteers have been vital to the Groundwork-led restoration of Rivington Terraced Gardens in Lancashire.
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Projects
Improving the visitor experience at Sefton Park Palm House
This project will further enhance interpretation of the Palm House and share its unique history through new ways of reaching audiences.
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Projects
Hurst Farm Heritage Trail project restoring woodland landscape
Ambitious regeneration at Derbyshire’s largest housing estate is improving the local landscape, conserving nature and boosting community wellbeing.
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Projects
Wayfinding: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Great Outdoors
The Wayfinding project created opportunities for people from diverse ethnic communities in the North East of England to engage with the outdoors and wildlife in their local area.
Programme
National Lottery Grants for Heritage – £10,000 to £250,000
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Programme