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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.
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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.
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Children at a workshop held during the project. Photo: CDP.

Cocorico! Exploring the heritage in our homes

Brunel's SS Great Britain in the dry dock.
Brunel's SS Great Britain in the dry dock. Photo: Adam Gasson / SS Great Britain Trust.

Case study: SS Great Britain – Voyage to Carbon Neutral

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Learning Through Landscapes delivered the My School My Planet project. Photo: Simon Hadley.

How Walsall’s heritage is thriving

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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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