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‘Remembering Lennox Castle’ to launch on 24 February 26/01/2012 The ‘Remembering Lennox Castle’ project launches on Friday 24 February 2012 and focuses on the lives and memories of Lennox Castle Hospital ex-residents. Lennox Castle Hospital on the …

Boost for conservation of Ireland’s oldest species of mussel 02/02/2012 The HLF-awarded Ballinderry Fish Hatchery Limited a first-round pass for their ambitious plans to prevent the extinction of the Freshwater Pearl Mussel, preserving the species for …

Making Waves to protect our seas: HLF backs Wildlife Trusts’ call to action 08/02/2012 The three-year scheme aims to foster a greater sense of responsibility amongst the public for the protection of our seas and has been timed to coincide with government …

We all love to be beside the seaside! 30/01/2012 Local young people are set to uncover the history of the great British seaside thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), it is being announced today. The North Tyneside Voluntary Organisations Development …

Brighton & Hove successfully bids to bring Turner watercolour to the city 27/01/2012 The Royal Pavilion & Museums service – part of Brighton & Hove City Council – successfully bid for the watercolour, The Chain Pier at Brighton, at an auction at …

New education spaces for Exeter Cathedral 01/02/2012 The grant will enable a dedicated education space to be created for the first time and employ specialist education and archives staff. Through the project, a former archive space will be transformed …

Peterborough Cathedral wins Heritage Lottery Fund support for Heritage & Education Centre 27/01/2012 The award includes development funding of £320,900 to help Peterborough Cathedral progress its plans to apply for a full grant at a later date. This …

Museum celebrates funding boost 31/01/2012 A confirmed grant of just over £249,000 has been awarded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) following a successful bid by the Royal Borough’s libraries, arts and heritage team. The money means the recently opened …

Dr Manon Williams appointed to Board of HLF and NHMF 11/01/2012 She takes over from Dan Clayton Jones who steps down after seven years.  Dr Williams will join the 15-strong Board of Trustees, which includes leading figures from the heritage sector, …

Investing in Success 05/03/2010 A new report published today, commissioned by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), reveals for the first time the scale of the heritage tourism industry in the UK, estimating its gross domestic product (GDP) contribution to be …