Investing in heritage of diverse ethnic communities
At The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we support all sorts of projects which explore and celebrate the heritage of diverse ethnic communities.
We want to help the sector itself to better reflect the UK population. That's why we make it mandatory that all of the projects we fund ensure a wider range of people are involved in heritage.
The terms we use
Some of the terms we use include:
- diverse ethnic communities, or ethnically diverse communities. In Scotland we use MECC (minority ethnic and cultural community). We have revised our usage of the term BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic).
- LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other identities)
We use these terms because we believe they are widely understood. Identities can be complex and intersectional, and we are also aware that for many these terms may feel inadequate or limiting. We keep the language we use constantly under review.
Get inspiration for your project
We want to support projects that make the stories of the UK’s four nations more inclusive of everyone’s heritage. Get inspired by the projects below and find out more about applying for our funding.
News
Putting diversity and inclusion at the heart of decision-making
Stories
Celebrating a heritage hero, Uzo Iwobi OBE
Projects
Here Me out: exploring Dundee’s young LGBTQ+ heritage
Youth dance organisation, Shaper/Caper is exploring the LGBTQ+ heritage and culture of Dundee in an oral history project, Here Me Out.
Publications
Racial equity in nature toolkit
Stories
In conversation with Race Council Cymru founder, Uzo Iwobi OBE
Blogs
Breaking down barriers to nature for young Black people
Stories
Mental health and wellbeing for black workers in heritage
Stories
Training and employment opportunities to build a diverse heritage sector
Stories
Liverpool’s black history kept alive thanks to emergency funding
Blogs
Black and brown faces in green spaces
Blogs
South Asian heritage: truth-telling and transformation
Stories