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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
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Our 10-year strategy sets out a vision for heritage that is valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. 
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Members of Wells Cathedral’s Vicars’ Choral wear long blue robes and stand outside their medieval stone and brick homes on Vicars’ Close in Wells
Members of Wells Cathedral’s Vicars’ Choral stand outside their homes on Vicars’ Close. Photo: © Mark Pickthall.

Cherished churches and cathedral’s choral street receive £7.4million

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Learning at The Leach Pottery. Credit: © Ellen Love.

£7.6million awarded to unique museums around the UK

The National Lottery Heritage Fund acknowledgement stamp etched onto a circular glass plaque with a fretwork boarder. The plaque sits in front of a colourful tiled floor and an ironwork grate.

Announcing the winners of our acknowledgement competition

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