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. Image: Chelsea Physic Garden. Explore our strategy LGBTQ+ History Month Heritage has a crucial role to play in contributing to a flourishing, more equitable and inclusive society. Photo: Brighton Pride, 1995. Sally Munt. See some of our LGBTQ+ heritage projects 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. Image: National Museum of Scotland. © Colin McLean. See how we can support you Previous Next Latest news and stories Salt marsh on Cleethorpes coast. Credit: North East Lincolnshire Council. £10million funding milestone for North East Lincolnshire’s heritage Interior view of St George’s Church in Jesmond. We’re supporting communities to secure the future of their churches Manchester Museum’s experimental Top Floor supports collective action in response to the climate and ecological crises. Credit: Manchester Museum. Enter the Sustainable Project of the Year award 2025 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 heritage project at Mourne Park will double the amount of pathways, creating an additional 6km of walking trails that will access the viewpoint at Knockchree. Credit: Jill Jennings/ WTML. Mourne Park: boosting access to natural heritage From left to right: Scott Cuthbertson, Director of The Rainbow Project, Mukesh Sharma, The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland NI Committee Chair, Cara McCann, Director of HERe NI and Adam Murray, Community Development Manager at Cara-Friend. Creating Northern Ireland’s LGBTQ+ heritage archive Isle of Wight Pride. Photo: Héctor Manchego. Pride In Self, Pride In Place: the NHS and LGBTQ+ culture on the Isle of Wight Pagination Previous page Next page Projects Quick links Acknowledging your grant Decisions Get funding Good practice guidance Jobs Logos Keep up-to-date Sign up to our newsletter and never miss out on another story! Email SubscribeWe urge you to read our privacy policy which gives you more control over your information and clearly explains how we use it.
The heritage project at Mourne Park will double the amount of pathways, creating an additional 6km of walking trails that will access the viewpoint at Knockchree. Credit: Jill Jennings/ WTML. Mourne Park: boosting access to natural heritage
From left to right: Scott Cuthbertson, Director of The Rainbow Project, Mukesh Sharma, The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland NI Committee Chair, Cara McCann, Director of HERe NI and Adam Murray, Community Development Manager at Cara-Friend. Creating Northern Ireland’s LGBTQ+ heritage archive
Isle of Wight Pride. Photo: Héctor Manchego. Pride In Self, Pride In Place: the NHS and LGBTQ+ culture on the Isle of Wight