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 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 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 Creative acknowledgement at St Mary's, Shrewsbury. Spotlight on the winner of our acknowledgement competition Visitors get an incredible view of Brunel’s SS Great Britain from the dry dock. Get involved in #HeritageTreasures on 14 January 2025 A woodworking workshop at Abney Park. Saving heritage: nine ways projects are protecting the past 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 Restoring a green space in Brighton. Photo: The Wild Mind Project. Wild Mind LGBTQ+ natural heritage wellbeing workshops 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 Young people making a film as part of the I Me Us Boundless project. Photo: Pride In North Cumbria. I Me Us Boundless: sharing stories of transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people in Cumbria 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.
Restoring a green space in Brighton. Photo: The Wild Mind Project. Wild Mind LGBTQ+ natural heritage wellbeing workshops
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
Young people making a film as part of the I Me Us Boundless project. Photo: Pride In North Cumbria. I Me Us Boundless: sharing stories of transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming people in Cumbria