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 David Sheppeard. Photo: Rosie Powell. Queer Heritage South: what we’ve learned about running LGBTQ+ heritage projects How do our investment principles help heritage? Learning the ropes on a historic vessel at the Pioneer Sailing Trust, Essex. Photo: Megan Taylor. £14.8million awarded to projects forging the future of our industrial past 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 Networks for Nature will reach 4,500 students across Cheshire. Credit: Chester Zoo. Chester Zoo empowering communities to help wildlife flourish The local community look forward to welcoming visitors back to explore the site. Credit: The South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust. Bringing a 5,000-year-old Orkney tomb back to life Fedian Nature Reserve. Credit: Ulster Wildlife. Rare Fermanagh farmland safeguarded for nature 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
Networks for Nature will reach 4,500 students across Cheshire. Credit: Chester Zoo. Chester Zoo empowering communities to help wildlife flourish
The local community look forward to welcoming visitors back to explore the site. Credit: The South Ronaldsay and Burray Development Trust. Bringing a 5,000-year-old Orkney tomb back to life
