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Support for Strabane’s Heritage 02/06/2010 HLF funding is behind some of Northern Ireland's most iconic projects, such as the development of a new visitor centre and facilities at the Giant’s Causeway, but it may be surprising to learn that the majority …

£9million summer splash for parks 07/07/2009 Four popular parks in London, Bracknell, Bedfordshire and Preston are celebrating today following confirmed grants totalling £9.47million* from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Big Lottery Fund (BIG). This …

North East’s vast landscape scoops lottery cash 10/11/2009 Head of the Heritage Lottery Fund in the North East, Ivor Crowther, said “The North East is home to some of the UK’s most breathtaking landscapes that not only provide much loved green spaces and …

Paralympic Voices project preserves Stoke Mandeville’s legacy 22/03/2012 The project will aim to speak to a range of athletes who have competed during the past half a century. The resulting interviews will contribute to the larger ‘Mandeville Legacy’ …

Local young people go back to their roots 13/10/2010 Starting during October’s Black History Month the project, supported under the HLF’s Young Roots programme, will also focus on the development of modern black culture in both Moss Side and Hulme. …

Mummers 16/02/2009 The Mummers Foundation received the award to promote and develop the art of mumming in Fermanagh and Tyrone through a programme of outreach and educational activities that will involve the whole community. Mumming is a centuries old …

Newham groups uncover their local histories 28/10/2011 Stratford Explorers will concentrate on changes affecting the lives of people living and working in the Stratford area since the Second World War. Asian Roots in Uganda will uncover the stories of …

Kelvingrove 06/07/2006 HLF's investment has put Scotland's museums and galleries firmly on the world map, boosting tourism across the country. From the national collections to small community-driven projects staffed by volunteers, and those that celebrate …

15th Anniversary unlocks London's wonders 27/05/2009 Londoners can dig into history beneath River Thames mud, discover a magical medieval landscape, marvel at the restored majesty of the capital’s best-loved church or delve into the lives of their fellow …

Astley Castle to be saved thanks to Heritage Lottery Fund 04/07/2009 Dating back to the 1200s and tragically devastated by fire in 1978, Astley Castle in North Warwickshire is now celebrating and looking forward to a safe, bright and exciting future …