England, Midlands & East: committee decisions September 2026
Grant increases
Heritage Enterprise: A Stable Future
Applicant: Delapre Abbey Preservation Trust
Decision: Award grant increase of £477,925 to make a total grant of £3,574,723 (55% of total project costs)
National Lottery Heritage Grants £250,000 to £10million development round
Heritage Enterprise – Lynch Farm: Heritage and Celebration
Applicant: Nene Park Trust
Decision: Award development round grant of £235,000 (89% of total eligible development costs) with the potential delivery grant of £2,500,000 (64% of total eligible delivery costs)
Reimagining the Garden City: Past, Present and Future
Applicant: Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation
Decision: Award development round grant of £378,281 (74% of total eligible development costs) with the potential delivery grant of £4,495,600 (67% of total eligible delivery costs)
Opening the Doors: A Space for All at All Saints
Applicant: Briston Parochial Church Council
Decision: Award development round grant of £239,587 (72% of total eligible development costs) with the potential delivery grant of £2,514,564 (73% of total eligible delivery costs)
Dunwich Community – Building the Future
Applicant: Dunwich Community Heritage Centre
Decision: Reject
National Lottery Heritage Grants £250,000 to £10million delivery round
Wild Walsall Heathlands
Applicant: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country Ltd
Decision: Award delivery grant of £722,641 (49%)
Althorne Unlocked
Applicant: St. Andrew's Althorne Parochial Church Council
Decision: Award delivery grant of £1,533,790 (90%)
Ellesmere Yard – Forging Ahead
Applicant: Canal & River Trust
Decision: Award delivery grant of £4,540,000 (68%)
A Georgian Gem – The Conservation of All Saints, North Runcton
Applicant: North Runcton Parochial Church Council
Decision: Award delivery grant of £548,986 (92%)
Celebrating 200 Years of Worth
Applicant: Bourne Arts & Community Trust Limited
Decision: Award delivery grant of £1,095,909 (80%)