North
The birthplace of the industrial revolution, the North of England is buzzing with thousands of years of history.
We're proud to support our communities to protect and celebrate the region’s irreplaceable heritage, from the cityscapes of Manchester to the stunning views of the Yorkshire Dales, the cultural history of Newcastle, through to the Lake District's natural beauty.
Take a look below at some of the projects we have funded.
Funding
If you have an idea for a project in the North of England, we would love to hear from you.
Application advice events
Our regular online funding workshops and advice sessions are a great opportunity to:
- find out about our funding
- get tips on how to make a good application
- network with other organisations from your area
Please us know if you have any accessibility requirements so that we may make reasonable adjustments. You can contact us via email: north@heritagefund.org.uk.
External events
You could also meet some of our engagement team, in person or online, at the following events (see event web page for further information and to book):
9 May
11 May
- Yorkshire Heritage Summit – Hull Minister (in person)
16 May
- Sefton CVS: Meet the Funder (online)
- Museum Development North South Yorkshire Forum – Weston Park Museum (in person)
22 May
30 May
- Initial Enquiry Support Workshop – Leeds (in person)
Contact us
Follow us on Twitter/X: @HeritageFundNOR
North East
Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0191 249 4271 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Address: Live Theatre, 27 Broad Chare, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
There is step-free access throughout the building, with a few low gradient ramps. There is lift access to three floors and adapted toilets on all levels. The downstairs accessible toilets have height adjusting sinks, rails and a hoist.
North West
Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0161 200 8470 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Address: Rodwell Tower, 111 Piccadilly, Manchester, M1 2HY
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
The building is wheelchair accessible, with access via the car park. There is a lift from street level to the car park along with an assistance call button. There is a platform lift to the mezzanine floor and an accessible toilet.
Yorkshire and Humber
Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0113 388 8030 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Address: 1st Floor, Park House, 4 Park Square West, Leeds, LS1 2PW
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
The building is fully accessible and there is an accessible toilet on both the ground and first floors.
Projects
Preston Hall Museum Project
Following a £7million refurbishment Preston Hall is able to display a wider range of the 90,000-plus items in the Stockton Museum Services' collection.
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City Varieties Music Hall
Comedy, dancing and music used to ring out triumphantly at Leeds City Varieties Music Hall, but its auditorium had fallen silent and it was threatened with closure under health and safety grounds. It was at this crucial point that a £2,739,000 grant was awarded to ensure its survival.
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Band on the Wall: Space for Music Project
‘Band on the Wall’ is a live music venue in the Northern Quarter of Manchester.
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York Minster Revealed
The centrepiece of this major project was conserving the Great East Window, the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the country.
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1948 Olympic Games, then and now.
The lives of young people aged 17-20 at the time of the 1948 London Olympics were compared with young people today, in this 2012 project.
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Conservation of the William Morris Lanercost Dossal
Restoring and arranging for the permanent exhibition of the Lanercost Priory Dossal wall hanging.
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Celebrating Pakistani heritage in Burnley
This project captured the memories of Pakistani residents of Burnley, highlighting their contribution to the town’s culture and development between 1960 and 2010.
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Restoration of Medieval Vestment
The restoration of a medieval vestment from St John's RC Church, Lancashire
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Nature and Me
The Nature and Me project aimed to create new education and participation opportunities focused on biodiversity and the natural world.
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Let your elders speak
This project captured the personal histories of 10 residents at Beenstock Home who had lived through the pre- and post-Holocaust periods.
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Saving Scarborough's Secret Garden
Volunteers have revitalised and restored Scarborough's cemetery for local communities to discover the stories of those buried there.
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The community legacy of Rowntree in York
The project built on the interest generated through the opening of a new chocolate attraction in York, and a successful pilot project that used postcards to collect memories from those who benefited from the Rowntree legacy.