Midlands and East

This project will put the farm back into the heart of the community by restoring a 16th-century barn and reconnecting people with food, farming and the environment.

With our funding, Chatsworth House Trust will safeguard one of the UK’s most renowned water features for future generations while expanding the Trust's community outreach work.

An ambitious project is underway to expand and redefine one of the UK’s biggest military museums.

After many years of neglect, one of East Anglia’s most elegant pubs is to be saved for future generations.

We are funding a vital intervention to protect and preserve one of the UK’s most beloved and historic trees.

Our funding will shine a spotlight on Arthur Berry – poet, painter, playwright, teacher and broadcaster – during a special year for his home city of Stoke-on-Trent.

Together with Historic England, we have awarded a total of £1.6million to bring the last remaining windmill in Thaxted, Essex back into working order.

This project is revitalising Northampton’s Grade II* listed country house and park by transforming disused buildings into a thriving community asset.

Nottingham’s Middle Street Resource Centre celebrated 50 years of service by recording stories from its community with researchers at Nottingham Trent University.

Families of children with D/deafness or hearing impairments took part in social activities that taught them about local heritage, traditions and skills passed down through generations.

The Grade I listed Lord Leycester has been restored, refurbished and further opened up for visitors to enjoy.

Thanks to £4.8million in National Lottery funding, Staffordshire History Centre will provide state of the art archive facilities for communities.