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Autism Acceptance Month

We support organisations to make sure everyone has opportunities to learn, develop new skills and explore heritage. Photo: Jodrell Bank/Andrew Brooks.
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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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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.
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Photo: Jodrell Bank/Andrew Brooks.

Six tips for making heritage autism-friendly

A group of different ages from the Tylorstown community celebrate outside the Welfare Hall, smiling and raising their hands in the air.
The Tylorstown community celebrate outside the Welfare Hall. Credit: Steve Pope / FotoWales.

£43million awarded to help communities share skills and learn together

A view of the facade of the Riverside Museum in Glasgow, opposite a docked tall ship in the Clyde.
Glasgow's Riverside Museum. Credit: Neil Williamson.

Investment milestone: £1billion for Scottish heritage

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

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