Welcome

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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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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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Left to right: Dr Sally Montgomery OBE, Patricia Corbett MBE and Nikki McVeigh at the Linen Hall Library, Belfast. Credit: Elaine Hill

Our Northern Ireland Committee welcomes three new members

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The Bradford skyline

We welcome Bradford as City of Culture 2025

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Corby Pole Fair 1982. Credit: Glyn Dobbs

Corby – a town with a centuries-old royal tradition

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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

Projects