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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.
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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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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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Two people doing our #ThanksToYou crossed finger selfie outside the synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil.

Get involved in Crossed Finger Selfie Day 2024

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The Chew Valley Hoard. Credit: © British Museum.

Major Norman Conquest coin hoard secured for the UK

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Gopika Jayasree, who took part in Digital Heroes, talking at an event called Heritage Unleashed – Wider Engagement Through Digital.

Organisational sustainability: seven ideas for a more resilient heritage sector

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Funding

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

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