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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.
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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.
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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.
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A car crosses the Union Chain Bridge, a small restored suspension bridge over a river.
The Union Chain Bridge reopens to traffic following major restoration project. Credit: Northumberland County Council

Oldest vehicle suspension bridge in the world reopens

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School children take part in the Bradford Book Project

Bradford’s diverse community heritage celebrated and shared thanks to local knowledge

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Ben, a New to Nature trainee at The Ecology Centre in Kinghorn, in Scotland. Image by Neil Hanna.

£1million to create new jobs in natural heritage – apply now

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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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