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 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 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: © Brendan Kelly. See how we can support you Previous Next Latest news and stories Established in 1069 as a Benedictine monastery and originally a wooden complex, Selby Abbey has been rebuilt and extended over the centuries. The Yorkshire projects protecting historic buildings and bringing communities together Orderly room staff at RAF Andover celebrate victory in Europe, May 1945. Credit: RAF Museum Collection. Royal Air Force and Royal Marines heritage to benefit from £13.7million investment Visitor weaving on a 170 year-old Irish linen damask handloom. Image courtesy of Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum. Museum collections will tour the UK in 40 unique exhibitions 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 The Europia team working on the Roma Heritage Project. Photo: Joanna Rajs. Exploring and recording Manchester’s Roma heritage The project held an outdoor fair-style event in June 2023. Roma and Irish Travellers: A Shared Story William Dobson, Self-Portrait c.1635-40. Image courtesy of Tate and the National Portrait Gallery Rare self-portrait by William Dobson saved for the UK 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.
The Europia team working on the Roma Heritage Project. Photo: Joanna Rajs. Exploring and recording Manchester’s Roma heritage
William Dobson, Self-Portrait c.1635-40. Image courtesy of Tate and the National Portrait Gallery Rare self-portrait by William Dobson saved for the UK
