Our research helps us to understand the value and role of heritage in modern life.
We use the latest research to explore and test ideas for future funding.
Publications
A New Reality: fundraising in a crisis
Researcher and evaluator Henrietta Hopkins, Director of Hopkins Van Mil, introduces a new report which finds that heritage endowments are a cornerstone of resilience in challenging times.
Alexandra Park
Publications
Parks for People: why should we invest in parks?
Evidence from the Parks for People programme and six case studies uncovers the importance of our parks and how we can support them in future.
Publications
How resilient is the heritage sector?
In 2019 The National Lottery Heritage Fund commissioned research to understand the heritage sector’s views on resilience and business support needs.
St Grwst Church, Conwy.
News
RSA Heritage Index reveals the UK’s heritage hotspots
The 2020 report highlights the UK’s best areas for heritage and puts forward the case for heritage as a means of recovery in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Publications
DASH report: learning from the first UK-wide digital in heritage survey
The Digital Attitudes and Skills for Heritage (DASH) survey report offers vital insight into how heritage leaders can support their staff, trustees and volunteers.
Publications
eNGO Coronavirus Impact Survey Report, March 2020
Between 20 and 24 March 2020, Wildlife and Countryside Link (Link) worked with, NI Environment Link, Scot Link and Wales Environment Link and our members to conduct a UK-wide survey of the impact of the coronavirus on the environment sector.
Publications
Economic insight into the impact of COVID-19, March 2020
This briefing summarises The National Lottery Heritage Fund’s evidence of the economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on heritage UK wide.
Julian Dobson
Stories
Looking closer at the Space to Thrive report
We spoke to Julian Dobson, a researcher for our Space to Thrive report into the impact of parks on health, wellbeing and society.
Blogs
How green spaces can improve our wellbeing
It’s good to be asked to write this blog to coincide with the publication of the Space to Thrive report.
Publications
Space to Thrive report, January 2020
A rapid evidence review of the benefits parks and green spaces have for people and communities.
News
We believe international working is vital for a strong heritage sector
The UK’s heritage is critical to our reputation around the world. Here’s how we can help the sector work internationally.
The International Bomber Command Centre in Lincoln worked with partners worldwide, involving personnel from 62 countries.
Publications
International working helps build a stronger heritage sector at home, September 2019
Our research highlights opportunities and barriers involved in international working.