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We are the largest funder for the UK's heritage

Since 1994, we have awarded £9.5billion raised by National Lottery players and on behalf of the UK and devolved governments to more than 53,000 heritage projects across the UK.
Photo: © Brendan Kelly.
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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month

We support communities to tell their own stories and help make sure that heritage reflects us all. Photo: New Forest Gypsy Roma Traveller.
Explore Gypsy, Roma and Traveller heritage projects
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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. 
Photo: St Fagans National Museum © Paul Harris.
Explore our strategy

Latest news and stories

A group of representatives from different organisations involved in the River Park project gather together on the banks of the river, with a pedestrian bridge crossing behind them. To the front, two hold a Heritage Fund roundel.
A coalition of organisations, local and national, are working together on the River Park project.

Fife’s River Park to see £2.9million investment in people and nature

Two hikers walk away down a dirt track into an open, green expanse of the Brecon Beacons, on a sunny day.
Hikers in the Brecon Beacons. Credit: Brecon Beacons National Park Authority.

Habitats across Wales to benefit from vital £2.7million investment

A view from above of the water tower in Colchester, standing high above other buildings
Sun rising on Jumbo in Colchester. Photo: Chris Gorman.

£27million awarded to save seven lesser-known UK heritage treasures

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Funding

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

What we fund

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