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We are the largest funder for the UK's heritage

Since 1994, we have awarded £9.2billion raised by National Lottery players and on behalf of the UK and devolved governments to more than 52,000 heritage projects across the UK.
Photo: Roman Baths, Bath.

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Heritage 2033

Our 10-year strategy sets out a vision for heritage that is valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.
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Latest news and stories

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Participants in the New to Nature programme including future Game Changer, Lisa Manning.

Meet the future game changers of heritage

Aerial view of Selby Abbey within the town

Established in 1069 as a Benedictine monastery and originally a wooden complex, Selby Abbey has been rebuilt and extended over the centuries.

The Yorkshire projects protecting historic buildings and bringing communities together

A black and white photograph showing RAF staff celebrating in an office, throwing their arms and papers in the air.

Orderly room staff at RAF Andover celebrate victory in Europe, May 1945. Credit: RAF Museum Collection.

Royal Air Force and Royal Marines heritage to benefit from £13.7million investment

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Funding

We fund projects that connect people to the UK’s heritage with grants from £10,000.

Projects

Abingdon Abbey building lit up at dusk

Abingdon Abbey at night. Credit: The Friends of Abingdon Abbey Buildings Trust.

Abingdon Abbey buildings – a heritage asset at the heart of the community

A group of people sit in a dark room watching a projection with images of a protest

Credit: Black South West Network.

Sharing stories of Black identity and belonging in the South West

A close up of a red squirrel on a tree branch

The project is supporting local community groups to get involved and run their own red squirrel conservation activities.

Providing a future for the UK's native red squirrels