North | The National Lottery Heritage Fund

From the iconic Hadrian’s Wall, the Lake District fells and the dales and moors of Yorkshire, the North’s rich heritage and communities are incredibly diverse.

David Renwick is Director of England, North.
Nathan Lee is Head of Engagement, England, North
Ivor Crowther is Head of Investment, England, North

Contact us

North East

Email: NorthEastContact@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0191 249 6222 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Live Theatre, Broad Chare, Quayside, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ

North West

Email: NorthWest@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0161 200 8470 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
111 Piccadilly, Manchester M1 2HY

Yorkshire and Humber

Email: yorkshireandthehumber@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0113 388 8030 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Offices 20-22 Park House, Park Square West, Leeds, LS1 2PW

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Upcoming events

Our regular funding workshops and advice sessions are a great opportunity to find out about our funding, get tips on how to make a good application and network with other organisations from your area.

You can also find out what’s going on across the UK in our events calendar.

Susan Pitter

Blog

Eulogy - the responsibility of telling the Windrush generation's stories

It was losing my father Hermerde in September 2017 and the funeral of one of his closest friends exactly a year later that inspired the Eulogy project.

Milton Brown

Story

After Windrush - telling stories of struggle and celebration

Huddersfield community leader Milton Brown on the very personal journey which led to the film Windrush: The Years After, part-funded by The National Lottery.

Cat Jessop Rochdale Pioneers Museum

Story

25 years: inspiring passion, people and pride in Rochdale

Once a bustling hub of the Industrial Revolution, after years of decline Rochdale is facing a brighter future thanks in part to 25 years of National Lottery investment.

Antonia Canal from The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Blog

Finding 'a home' in the heritage sector

Working as a black person in the heritage sector can be isolating. Connecting with peers has been essential.

South London Gallery

News article

Saving the nation's heritage for 25 years

As Historic England publishes its annual Heritage At Risk Register, we celebrate some of the places we have helped save over the past quarter of a century.

David Mach’s new artwork, ‘United By Numbers: The National Lottery at 25’

News article

Dechrau’r dathliadau: Y Loteri Genedlaethol yn 25 oed

Mae heddiw yn nodi dechrau chwe wythnos o ddathliadau ar gyfer penblwydd y Loteri Genedlaethol yn 25 oed.

Publication

England, North: Committee decisions September 2019

SF4 second round applications Giving Nature a Home in the Dearne Valley Applicant: Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Decision: The Committee for England, North AWARDED a grant of £788,500 (76%) Developing the Natural Aire (DNAire) Applicant: Environment Agency Decision: The Committee

North End Shipyard

News article

£13.6million National Lottery boost for Hull's maritime heritage

800 years of Hull’s maritime history to be placed at heart of its future thanks to "game-changer" regeneration plans.

Union Chain Bridge

News article

Future of the historic Union Chain Bridge secured

For 200 years the Union Chain Bridge has crossed the River Tweed, connecting Fishwick in Scotland to Horncliffe in England. Thanks to National Lottery funding, crucial repair works beginning early next year will ensure this link continues. To celebrate the cross-border project, His Royal Highness

Mosaic

Story

Unmissable openings this autumn

Wherever you live - or whatever you enjoy doing - this autumn sees an exciting array of National Lottery-funded attractions opening across the country.