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Common pipistrelle bat in flight. Bat Conservation Trust. Image credit: Hugh Clark

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A lifeline for Scotland’s ‘species on the edge’

Urgent action to save 37 of Scotland’s most vulnerable coastal and island species is underway thanks to £4.2million funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

17/08/2022

A volunteer in a wheelchair using shears to do practical work in woodland. Other volunteers can be seen doing other practical tasks in the background

Volunteers in woodland doing practical work. Credit: Michael Heffernan / WTML Michael Heffernan / WTML

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Unprecedented partnership will power nature recovery in the north of England

The ambitious Nature North project brings together eleven leading environmental organisations to deliver benefits for natural heritage and communities, thanks to National Lottery funding.

04/08/2022

Young people standing in nature with gardening tools

Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire & Merseyside Young Apprentices: (from left to right) Samuel Gibson, Billy Hunt, Sam Phillips and Mia Francis. Credit: Mark Waugh

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Investing in work placements for young people in natural heritage

We’re partnering with Groundwork UK to deliver paid, nature-based work placements for young people – diversifying the sector and creating a natural legacy to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

20/07/2022

River Tweed at Leaderfoot Viaduct. Credit: Keith Robeson.

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£13.7million boost for nature, communities and culture

Six projects will help create a 'vibrant and optimistic' future for heritage across the UK.

29/06/2022

The Camellia House at Wentworth Woodhouse Credit: Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust

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Camellia House at Wentworth Woodhouse to bloom again thanks to £4million

The Grade II* listed Camellia House will be restored to its former glory and transformed into a global tea house.

26/05/2022

A child interacting with one of the Reimagining Reality exhibits and shining a light onto a shape on the wall.

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Reimagining Reality wins Sustainable Project of the Year

Interactive science exhibition took home the Heritage Fund-sponsored category at the Museums + Heritage Awards.

12/05/2022

Three people standing underneath a big palm tree in a conservatory

Frankie Toner, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at National Lottery Heritage Fund with Simon Milne MBE, Regius Keeper and Emma Lacroix, Director of Development at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Credit: David Cheskin

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£4million to save Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's iconic glasshouses

The investment will also help to look after rare, extraordinary plants, encouraging visitors of all ages to care about the environment.

12/04/2022

Three men leaning on railing, looking at each other

Minister for Heritage, Nigel Huddleston, at YHA Ironbridge Coalport with Manager and Deputy Manager Ben Platt (left) and Andrew Philipson (right).

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Charity YHA awarded almost £1million from the Culture Recovery Fund

The organisation – which provides hostel stays and experiences to improve mental and physical wellbeing for young people – is receiving a financial boost to help it recover from the pandemic.

21/03/2022

Simon Thurley, Chair of the Heritage Fund, walking between Chantelle Lindsay and Bobbi Benjamin-Wand, from London Wildlife Trust, at Camley Street Natural Park in London. Image © Broni Lloyd-Edwards.

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£5million to improve access to nature and combat climate change

We’re partnering with The Wildlife Trusts to bring nature to the heart of communities across the UK, as part of our Platinum Jubilee legacy investment.

17/03/2022

A brightly lit room with an exhibition including paper sculptures of birds and information panels

A World of Good exhibition

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Four projects shortlisted for excellence in environmental sustainability

Low-carbon renovations and exhibitions featuring recycled materials and strong environmental messages recognised in this year's Museums + Heritage Sustainable Project of the Year shortlist.

10/03/2022

Field Cricket nymph basking at burrow entrance to promote moulting

Field Cricket (Gryllus campestris) nymph basking at burrow entrance to promote moulting. Sussex, UK. April

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Bringing England’s species Back from the Brink of extinction

As Back from the Brink draws to a close, we look at how this game-changing conservation programme has helped turn the tide for some of England’s most threatened species.

13/02/2022