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 Behind the scenes of filming A Light That Never Fades. Photo: Paul Robinson, PER Productions. Shining a light on Arthur Wharton: the first black professional footballer Celebrations are underway as we announce £10m of funding to bring the Grade II* listed Birnbeck Pier back to life (left to right: Gill Crocker, Marni Eddins and Lou Eddins). Credit: Chris Gorman/Big Ladder. £10million awarded to help save Birnbeck Pier A Rebel Curators workshop at M Shed in October 2024. Andreann Asibey (left), Jazz Thompson (middle) and Bandele Iyapo (right). Photo: Julz Davis. Rebel Curators: reclaiming narratives of slavery at Bristol’s M-Shed 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 Both current and former volunteers will be invited to contribute to the project. Credit: Discovery Student Volunteering Swansea. Celebrating 60 years of student volunteering in Swansea Credit: Newbridge Memo. Building a more resilient heritage sector for Wales The museum's collections can be explored via new displays. Photo: The Harris. Revitalising The Harris for the audiences of today 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
Both current and former volunteers will be invited to contribute to the project. Credit: Discovery Student Volunteering Swansea. Celebrating 60 years of student volunteering in Swansea
The museum's collections can be explored via new displays. Photo: The Harris. Revitalising The Harris for the audiences of today
