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Gypsy, Roma and Traveller History Month

We support communities to tell their own stories and help make sure that heritage reflects us all. Photo: New Forest Gypsy Roma Traveller.
Explore Gypsy, Roma and Traveller 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.
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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: St Fagans National Museum © Paul Harris.
Explore our strategy

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Top tips for hybrid working in the heritage sector

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Drew Bennellick building birdboxes with the London Wildlife Trust team. Credit: Broni Lloyd-Edwards

Green Futures: art, drone shows and the spectacle of nature

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Frankie Toner, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at National Lottery Heritage Fund with Simon Milne MBE, Regius Keeper and Emma Lacroix, Director of Development at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Credit: David Cheskin

£4million to save Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's iconic glasshouses

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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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