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 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 that 54,000 heritage projects across the UK. Photo: Joanne Coates / North Pennines National Landscape. See how we can support you 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 Visitor weaving on a 170 year-old Irish linen damask handloom. Image courtesy of Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum. Museum collections will tour the UK in 40 unique exhibitions Volunteers planting trees. Photo: Saoirse Clohessy. Growing community connections with natural heritage Photo: Jodrell Bank/Andrew Brooks. Six tips for making heritage autism-friendly 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 Talyllyn Railway. Credit: Nathan Spence, 2026. Building the future of Talyllyn Railway Northumberland Hall, in the heart of Alnwick, on market day. Photo: Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery. Reimagining Alnwick's Northumberland Hall as a community museum Our grant will improve the visitor experience and how the site interconnects with the surrounding park environment. Photo: Sunderland City Council. Transforming Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens 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
Northumberland Hall, in the heart of Alnwick, on market day. Photo: Bailiffgate Museum and Gallery. Reimagining Alnwick's Northumberland Hall as a community museum
Our grant will improve the visitor experience and how the site interconnects with the surrounding park environment. Photo: Sunderland City Council. Transforming Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens
