Community heritage

This summer, we surveyed hundreds of you across the heritage sector about the challenges you’re facing and how you’re adapting to thrive.

We’re supporting 40 towns and cities across the UK to improve and create accessible green spaces, streets and neighbourhoods.

From Pembrokeshire in Wales to North Lanarkshire in Scotland, our latest round of grants is championing access to green spaces on the doorstep of communities.

From the Norfolk coast to the canals of Scotland, our latest batch of grants will provide opportunities for people to get hands on with heritage and connect with their area’s past.

National Lottery Open Week is running from Saturday 15 to Sunday 23 March 2025, with hundreds of heritage venues getting involved.

The support of National Lottery players will transform the River Leven Valley into a beautiful public space that highlights the area’s history.

Since 2019, we’ve supported over 30 projects across North East Lincolnshire with a focus on heritage-led regeneration.

The third phase of our Heritage Innovation Fund is supporting projects across the UK to roll out creative new ways of working.

It’s a great way to acknowledge your Heritage Fund grant, reach new audiences and benefit from a UK-wide PR campaign.

From building communities in Chinatown to memories of work and home life, these projects are preserving East and South East Asian history thanks to National Lottery players.

The grants – ranging in value from £90,000 to £250,000 – will help projects develop resources and plans to bring their ambitions for heritage and communities to life in their local area. These Heritage Places are beginning a decade-long process of change with tailored support from our engagement

Find out how our funding has been used to ensure the living heritage of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities is preserved and continues to thrive.