East and South East Asian Heritage Month We support the UK’s diverse ethnic communities in exploring, sharing and preserving their heritage. Photo: Manchester Museum. Explore heritage projects 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 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: Nextdoor Nature. See how we can support you Previous Next Latest news and stories Exeter Cathedral. Photo: Emma Solley Applications now open for further recovery funding for heritage Community ownership: the future of high streets Penzance pool wins Sustainable Project of the Year at Museums + Heritage Awards 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 Dan Weill Celebrating our Black heroes: The story of John Richard Archer- Battersea’s First Black Mayor Green Valley Conservation and Heritage Project Pollinating the Peak 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
Dan Weill Celebrating our Black heroes: The story of John Richard Archer- Battersea’s First Black Mayor