England, North: committee decisions June 2025
Grant increases
Gateway at Trinity – a centre of arts, heritage and community
Applicant: Gateway Studio Project
Decision: Reject
National Lottery Heritage Grants £250,000 to £10million delivery round
The Wharf Marple: A new life a new Heritage Centre
Applicant: The Wharf Marple Community Interest Company
Decision: Award delivery grant of £868,210 (90%)
The Hepworth Wakefield / Wakefield Art Collection New Acquisition: Barbara Hepworth, Sculpture with Colour (Oval Form) Pale Blue and Red, 1943
Applicant: The Hepworth Wakefield
Decision: Award delivery grant of £1,891,000 (50%)
National Lottery Heritage Grants £250,000 to £10million development round
Lit & Phil Open
Applicant: Literary & Philosophical Society of Newcastle upon Tyne
Decision: Award development grant of £274,263 (86% of total eligible development costs) and a potential delivery grant of £4,583,016 (79% of total eligible delivery costs)
St. Mary's in the Marketplace, Stockport – Redevelopment Phase 7 (Heritage Centre)
Applicant: The Parochial Church Council of The Ecclesiastical Parish of Stockport and Brinnington
Decision: Award development grant of £343,234 (90% of total eligible development costs) and a potential delivery grant of £2,511,300 (90% of total eligible delivery costs)
Creating Harpurhey Wetlands: A Sanctuary for People and Wildlife
Applicant: Groundwork Greater Manchester
Decision: Reject
Queens Hall Wigan Restoration Project
Applicant: Wigan Methodist Mission
Decision: Reject
Realising the Marine Heritage of The Dove Marine Laboratory: Engaging and Educating Communities on Sustainable and Healthy Seas
Applicant: The University of Newcastle upon Tyne
Decision: Award development grant of £336,971 (79%) and a potential delivery grant of £2,486,201 (78%)
Our Cathedral; Our City (2)
Applicant: Manchester Cathedral
Decision: Award development grant of £571,883 (54% of total eligible development costs) and a potential delivery grant of £4,035,746 (44% of total eligible delivery costs)
Heritage at the Heart of Park
Applicant: Halifax Opportunities Trust
Decision: Reject