Northern Ireland, delegated decisions April 2025

Northern Ireland, delegated decisions April 2025

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Schedule of decisions under delegated powers for Northern Ireland at The National Lottery Heritage Fund on 28 April 2025.

National Lottery Heritage Grants £10,000 to £250,000

Restoration and Regeneration of Ballinderry War Memorial Hall as Living Memorial and Community Hub

Applicant: Ballinderry War Memorial Hall Management Committee

Project description: This project aims to restore the War Memorial Hall, retaining character and transforming it into a sustainable and inclusive community asset.

Decision: Award grant of £246,798 (21% of total project costs)

Dockside Stories

Applicant: Arts Ekta

Project description: The project will explore stories relating to the docks in Belfast, looking at the manufacturing industry and the exportation of linen.

Decision: Reject

Feasibility of restoring Wilmont House as a cultural venue to home the Golden Thread Gallery Collection of Northern Irish Art for permanent public view and offer community engagement and participatory activities.

Applicant: Golden Thread Gallery Ltd

Project description: This project hopes to undertake a feasibility study into restoring Wilmont House as a cultural venue to house the Golden Thread Gallery Collection of Northern Irish Art for permanent public exhibition and as a centre for cultural engagement activities.

Decision: Award grant of £83,270 (100% of total project costs)

Belfast – National Parks City

Applicant: Wild Belfast

Project description:  A two-year engagement project to engage people across Belfast with aspects of natural heritage and biodiversity, gathering information and support to submit an application for National Park City status.

Decision: Reject

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