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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 Peter's Church, Ruthin.
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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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Aerial view of Selby Abbey within the town
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

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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

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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

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Funding

We fund projects that connect people to the UK’s heritage with grants from £10,000.

What we fund

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