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We are the largest funder for the UK's heritage

Since 1994, we have awarded £9.5billion raised by National Lottery players and on behalf of the UK and devolved governments to more than 53,000 heritage projects across the UK.
Photo: York Minster.
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Heritage 2033

Our 10-year strategy sets out a vision for heritage that is valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. 
Photo: Galloway Glens © Duncan Ireland.
Explore our strategy
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Black History Month

Heritage has a crucial role to play in contributing to a flourishing, more equitable and inclusive society.
Photo: © James Pike / Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove.
Explore black heritage projects

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Eilish McGuinness

Looking back on our 30th year and towards the opportunities for heritage ahead

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DigVentures will engage 4,000 participants to help map archaeological sites and ecological habits in the third phase of its Heritage Innovation Fund project.

Heritage organisations to share innovative solutions to workforce challenges

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Taking an inclusive approach to evaluation helps measure a wider range of people’s engagement. Image: Sense.

Involving disabled people in planning and evaluation makes heritage more inclusive

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Funding

We fund projects that connect people to the UK’s heritage with grants from £10,000.

What we fund

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