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 than 54,000 heritage projects across the UK. Photo: Chilterns Landscape Partnership. 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 Freshwater Millennium wetlands, looking east with Heron’s Wing hide in foreground. Credit: WWT. Over £15million awarded to protect habitats in Wales Wild Uplands was a Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture outdoor exhibition. Credit: Nida Mozuraite. Six projects shortlisted for Sustainable Project of the Year 2026 Spring arrives at Kew’s Palm House. Credit: Ollie Dixon. The Palm House at Kew Garden’s journey to a greener future 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 new Kresen Kernow archive centre has been made possible thanks to a £11.7million National Lottery grant and nearly a decade of work. Creating a home for Cornwall’s archives Gainsborough Old Hall was scanned by Historic England to create a digital climate resilient house, which helps people understand how historic buildings will be affected by the climate crisis. Credit: Historic England. Old Hall, New Beginnings: reviving Gainsborough Old Hall, Lincolnshire Jake, a member of The Beyond Collective: Next Gen group helps to ensure the building remains an inclusive, relevant space for young people. Putting young people at the heart of heritage-led regeneration in Grimsby Pagination Previous page Next page Projects Quick links Acknowledging your grant Decisions Get funding Good practice guidance Jobs Logos Stay updated 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
The new Kresen Kernow archive centre has been made possible thanks to a £11.7million National Lottery grant and nearly a decade of work. Creating a home for Cornwall’s archives
Gainsborough Old Hall was scanned by Historic England to create a digital climate resilient house, which helps people understand how historic buildings will be affected by the climate crisis. Credit: Historic England. Old Hall, New Beginnings: reviving Gainsborough Old Hall, Lincolnshire
Jake, a member of The Beyond Collective: Next Gen group helps to ensure the building remains an inclusive, relevant space for young people. Putting young people at the heart of heritage-led regeneration in Grimsby