LGBTQ+ History Month Heritage has a crucial role to play in contributing to a flourishing, more equitable and inclusive society. Photo: Brighton Pride, 1995. Sally Munt. See some of our LGBTQ+ heritage projects 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. Image: Chelsea Physic Garden. Explore our strategy We are the largest funder for the UK's heritage Since 1994, we have awarded £9.2billion raised by National Lottery players and on behalf of the UK and devolved governments to more than 52,000 heritage projects across the UK. Image: National Museum of Scotland. © Colin McLean. See how we can support you Previous Next Latest news and stories Interior view of St George’s Church in Jesmond. We’re supporting communities to secure the future of their churches Manchester Museum’s experimental Top Floor supports collective action in response to the climate and ecological crises. Credit: Manchester Museum. Enter the Sustainable Project of the Year award 2025 Creative acknowledgement at St Mary's, Shrewsbury. Spotlight on the winner of our acknowledgement competition Pagination Previous page Next page All news and stories Funding We fund projects that connect people to the UK’s heritage with grants from £10,000. What we fund Projects In-person and online activities will bring people together to share memories of the club’s past. Photo: Club Kali Network. Where East meets West: Celebrating South-Asian LGBTQ+ Heritage through Club Kali Network From left to right: Scott Cuthbertson, Director of The Rainbow Project, Mukesh Sharma, The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland NI Committee Chair, Cara McCann, Director of HERe NI and Adam Murray, Community Development Manager at Cara-Friend. Creating Northern Ireland’s LGBTQ+ heritage archive Queer Looks exhibition at Brighton Museum. Credit: Tessa Hallmann Wear it out: The culture and heritage of LGBTQ+ dress in Sussex, 1917-2017 Pagination Previous page Next page Projects Quick links Acknowledging your grant Decisions Get funding Good practice guidance Jobs Logos Keep up-to-date Sign up to our newsletter and never miss out on another story! Email SubscribeWe urge you to read our privacy policy which gives you more control over your information and clearly explains how we use it.
In-person and online activities will bring people together to share memories of the club’s past. Photo: Club Kali Network. Where East meets West: Celebrating South-Asian LGBTQ+ Heritage through Club Kali Network
From left to right: Scott Cuthbertson, Director of The Rainbow Project, Mukesh Sharma, The National Lottery Heritage Fund Northern Ireland NI Committee Chair, Cara McCann, Director of HERe NI and Adam Murray, Community Development Manager at Cara-Friend. Creating Northern Ireland’s LGBTQ+ heritage archive
Queer Looks exhibition at Brighton Museum. Credit: Tessa Hallmann Wear it out: The culture and heritage of LGBTQ+ dress in Sussex, 1917-2017