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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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Rickshaw being painted as part of the South Asia Gallery at Manchester Museum Manchester Museum

Hello Future: Manchester Museum to reopen following ambitious transformation

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The slogan ‘It’s OK 2BU’ became an emblem to represent what it means to be out on the Quantock Hills. Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme

Learnings from an LGBTQ+ project: creating pride in the countryside

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Children explore a mature woodland

Over £1million invested in Welsh woodlands, with more funding available

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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