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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 than 54,000 heritage projects across the UK. 
Photo: Chilterns Landscape Partnership.
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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.
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Latest news and stories

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Xavier Mahele and Kate Bradbury from Froglife, which is receiving support for the London Blue Chain project.

We've awarded £15.6million to help people get out into nature

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Edward Ernest Etty, also known as Ted, is the focus of a cycling heritage project sharing over 70 years of his experience. Credit: Andrew Baker Photographer.

Celebrate your heritage champions for Heritage Treasures Day 2024

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Punk: Rage & Revolution takes home the England Project of the Year Award. Credit: Alex Wilkinson Media.

Success for heritage projects in the National Lottery Awards

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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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