England, North: committee decisions June 2025

England, North: committee decisions June 2025

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Schedule of decisions for The National Lottery Heritage Fund committee for England, North on 19 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