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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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The view from Hall Ings to Norfolk Gardens.
Bradford's project will connect communities across the city and nearby towns with nature. Credit: SWECO.

Nature Towns and Cities launches with £15million investment

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School children visit the Birmingham Botanical Garden glasshouses. Credit: Irina Mackie.

£20million awarded to six projects that connect people with natural heritage

A man and a woman push a child in a buggy as they take a closer look at a pioneering film camera from the early days of the technology. A black and white film of the era is projected on the wall to their left.
The new spaces have been designed with visitors of all ages and needs in mind. Photo: Jason Lock.

Putting inclusion, access and participation at the heart of the National Science and Media Museum

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Funding

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

What we fund

Projects

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