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. See how we can support you 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 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 Previous Next Latest news and stories Celebrations are underway as we announce £10m of funding to bring the Grade II* listed Birnbeck Pier back to life (left to right: Gill Crocker, Marni Eddins and Lou Eddins). Credit: Chris Gorman/Big Ladder. £10million awarded to help save Birnbeck Pier A Rebel Curators workshop at M Shed in October 2024. Andreann Asibey (left), Jazz Thompson (middle) and Bandele Iyapo (right). Photo: Julz Davis. Rebel Curators: reclaiming narratives of slavery at Bristol’s M-Shed Two people doing our #ThanksToYou crossed finger selfie outside the synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil. Get involved in Crossed Finger Selfie Day 2024 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 A community group enjoying a reminiscence session at the Wee Museum of Memory. Credit: The Living Memory Association. Supporting Scottish communities to record their own histories Augmented reality archaeology at Cladh Hallan, Uist. Credit: Uist Virtual Archaeology Project. Augmented reality technology to reawaken Hebridean history A gymnast prepares for the games on Orkney. Credit: Kirstin Shearer. Capturing memories from four decades of the Island Games Pagination Previous page Next page Projects Quick links Acknowledging your grant Decisions Get funding Good practice guidance Jobs Logos Keep up-to-date Sign up to our newsletter and never miss out on another story! Email SubscribeWe urge you to read our privacy policy which gives you more control over your information and clearly explains how we use it.
A community group enjoying a reminiscence session at the Wee Museum of Memory. Credit: The Living Memory Association. Supporting Scottish communities to record their own histories
Augmented reality archaeology at Cladh Hallan, Uist. Credit: Uist Virtual Archaeology Project. Augmented reality technology to reawaken Hebridean history
A gymnast prepares for the games on Orkney. Credit: Kirstin Shearer. Capturing memories from four decades of the Island Games
