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Hundreds of people are gathered, enjoying the sunshine, around a historic ship in dry dock on the Belfast quayside.

Celebrating the Belfast Maritime Festival on the banks of the River Lagan. Photo: Maritime Belfast Trust.

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Six areas, towns and cities across the UK to benefit from long-term investment

We’re delighted to announce funding for these new Heritage Places, the next chapter of a 10-year journey to help places thrive by connecting communities to the heritage on their doorstep.

15/10/2025

The sun setting over The Royal Observatory

The Royal Observatory. Credit: Chris Gorman / The Big Ladder.

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We’ve awarded The Royal Observatory Greenwich £9.7million to inspire more awe and wonder

Our funding will help protect the heritage of one of the world’s most important historic scientific institutions and encourage a new generation of scientists.

08/10/2025

The whole of Birnbeck Pier in a state of disrepair.

Birnbeck is one of only six Grade II* listed piers in England. Credit: Chris Gorman/Big Ladder.

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A further £5.54million to save Birnbeck Pier

Our additional investment acknowledges the unique challenge and urgent need to protect this landmark for future generations.

16/09/2025

The view from Hall Ings to Norfolk Gardens.

Bradford's project will connect communities across the city and nearby towns with nature. Credit: SWECO.

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Nature Towns and Cities launches with £15million investment

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

18/07/2025

A black and white photograph showing RAF staff celebrating in an office, throwing their arms and papers in the air.

Orderly room staff at RAF Andover celebrate victory in Europe, May 1945. Credit: RAF Museum Collection.

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Royal Air Force and Royal Marines heritage to benefit from £13.7million investment

On the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, we’re celebrating two grants that will transform how these nationally important military history collections are shared with future generations.

08/05/2025

A group of different ages from the Tylorstown community celebrate outside the Welfare Hall, smiling and raising their hands in the air.

The Tylorstown community celebrate outside the Welfare Hall. Credit: Steve Pope / FotoWales.

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£43million awarded to help communities share skills and learn together

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.

09/04/2025

Two young visitors explore the Florence Nightingale Museum, meeting a member of museum staff dressed as Florence in Victorian nurses attire.

Visitors at Florence Nightingale Museum, which is offering free entry as part of the week.

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Special offers and free entry to heritage attractions this spring

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

11/03/2025

An interior view of a church altar with stained glass windows in the background

Interior view of St George’s Church in Jesmond.

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We’re supporting communities to secure the future of their churches

In our latest round of funding decisions, we’ve awarded £1.25million to eight projects with exciting and innovative people-centred plans.

23/12/2024

A person at an archaeological dig site holds up a piece of stone which has been excavated

DigVentures will engage 4,000 participants to help map archaeological sites and ecological habits in the third phase of its Heritage Innovation Fund project.

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Heritage organisations to share innovative solutions to workforce challenges

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

05/12/2024

People sitting on deck chairs wearing party hats in front of Birnbeck Pier

Celebrations are underway as we announce £10m of funding to bring the Grade II* listed Birnbeck Pier back to life (left to right: Gill Crocker, Marni Eddins and Lou Eddins). Credit: Chris Gorman/Big Ladder.

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£10million awarded to help save Birnbeck Pier

The unique Victorian landmark has been given a lifeline on its 160th anniversary, thanks to National Lottery players.

28/10/2024

A large pile of silver coins on a black background

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Major Norman Conquest coin hoard secured for the UK

The Chew Valley Hoard, which at £4.3million is the highest valued treasure find on record, has been acquired by the South West Heritage Trust thanks to National Lottery funding.

22/10/2024

A round plaque of our acknowledgment stamp affixed to an iron fence. A building can be seen in the background.

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Competition: enter your creative Heritage Fund grant acknowledgement

Help us celebrate the innovative ways projects have acknowledged their funding and win the chance to have a social media film made about your project.

26/04/2024

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