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Since 1994 we have awarded over £250m to more than 1,400 projects across Northern Ireland.

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We are fully operational and open for business, but we are conducting much of our day-to-day business remotely.

This means we are unable to access our post. In the interim, please send any items via email to your contact or via northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk.

Find out more about how we're working through the coronoavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

Email: northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 02895 921901 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
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Undergrowth, Isle of Wight Railway. Credit: John Faulkner

News article

Heritage railways saved from 'serious jeopardy'

There is a light at the end of the tunnel for heritage railways stopped in their tracks by the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

02/07/2020

Biography

Jim Dixon

Trustee and Interim Chair of the Northern Ireland Committee

Biography

Darren Rice

Darren has had a passion for heritage since early childhood. He works with individuals and groups around intangible, cultural, natural, and built heritage.

Biography

Olive Hill OBE

Olive Hill has over 30 years' experience in economic development.

News article

Digital "lifeline" for Belfast's Clifton House

Despite its doors being closed, Clifton House in North Belfast can now welcome more visitors than ever before, thanks to a Heritage Emergency Fund grant.

19/06/2020

Blog

From "unsettlement" to a new future

There have been few more global events disruptive of the pattern of life than the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown. Yet the impacts of the pandemic – which are only just beginning to be understood – only amplify an already unsettled outlook. "Unsettledness" is becoming a way of life." People are on

09/06/2020

Publication

Northern Ireland: delegated decisions May 2020

Schedule of Decisions under delegated powers to Head of Investment, Northern Ireland on 26 May 2020

Publication

Northern Ireland: Committee decisions March 2020

Schedule of Decisions under delegated powers to Head of Investment, Northern Ireland on 3 March 2020.

The landscape of Binevenagh

News article

"Huge" investment for Northern Ireland's heritage

Northern Ireland’s beautiful landscapes are to receive a boost as 11 heritage projects across the country are set to benefit from £5million National Lottery investment.

19/03/2020

Blog

International Women’s Day: Giving young women a voice in heritage

To celebrate International Women’s Day, two young women making their mark in heritage describe their experiences of a project at the Ulster Museum.

06/03/2020

Publication

Northern Ireland: delegated decisions February 2020

Schedule of Decisions under delegated powers to Head of Investment, Northern Ireland on 24 February 2020

Story

And the winner is... we celebrate awards season

As we launch a new sustainability award, we take a look back at just a few of our award-winning heritage projects. Red carpets at the ready...

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Follow us on Twitter: @HeritageFundNI

Heritage railways saved from 'serious jeopardy'

Jim Dixon

Darren Rice

Olive Hill OBE

Digital "lifeline" for Belfast's Clifton House

From "unsettlement" to a new future

Northern Ireland: delegated decisions May 2020

Northern Ireland: Committee decisions March 2020

"Huge" investment for Northern Ireland's heritage

International Women’s Day: Giving young women a voice in heritage

Northern Ireland: delegated decisions February 2020

And the winner is... we celebrate awards season

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