We are the largest funder for the UK's heritage Since 1994, we have awarded over £9.9billion raised by National Lottery players and on behalf of the UK and devolved governments to more than 54,000 heritage projects across the UK. Photo: Joanne Coates / North Pennines National Landscape. See how we can support you Black History Month Heritage has a crucial role to play in contributing to a flourishing, more equitable and inclusive society. Photo: Putting Ourselves in the Picture. Explore black heritage projects Our delivery plan 2026–2029 We’ll invest £1.4billion in heritage and communities over the next three years. Photo: HMS Caroline © Maritime Belfast Trust. Explore the delivery plan Previous Next Latest news and stories The project is helping the community share stories that often go unheard. Credit: Connect: North Korea. North Korean escapees preserve heritage through storytelling The documents, photographs, notes and research of the archaeologists who rediscovered the history of Hadrian's Wall are being catalogued as part of The Vindolanda Trust's Archives Revealed project. Credit: The Vindolanda Trust. From Hadrian’s Wall to hip hop: how Archives Revealed is unlocking collections Credit: Royal Museums Greenwich. Sign up your project for National Lottery Open Week 2027 Pagination Previous page Next page All news and stories Funding We fund projects that connect people to the UK’s heritage with grants from £10,000. What we fund Projects The highlight of the project was a lantern in the shape of the famous white whale. Credit: Karel Jasper. Bringing Moby Dick back to Fishguard Paula Ogun Hector, Founder of Tapestry of Black Britons with a tapestry inspired by the Second World War. Credit: Sharron Wallace. The Tapestry of Black Britons weaving histories together The River Stort, where a dedicated kingfisher nest bank was constructed. Credit: Hertfordshire & Middlesex Wildlife Trust. Restoring Hertfordshire's chalk rivers Pagination Previous page Next page Projects Quick links Acknowledging your grant Decisions Get funding Good practice guidance Jobs Logos Keep up-to-date You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Sign up to our newsletter and never miss out on another story! Email Consent By subscribing, you confirm you've read and agree to our terms and conditions. We also urge you to read our privacy policy which gives you more control over your information and clearly explains how we use it. Subscribe Leave this field blank
The highlight of the project was a lantern in the shape of the famous white whale. Credit: Karel Jasper. Bringing Moby Dick back to Fishguard
Paula Ogun Hector, Founder of Tapestry of Black Britons with a tapestry inspired by the Second World War. Credit: Sharron Wallace. The Tapestry of Black Britons weaving histories together
The River Stort, where a dedicated kingfisher nest bank was constructed. Credit: Hertfordshire & Middlesex Wildlife Trust. Restoring Hertfordshire's chalk rivers
