North
The birthplace of the industrial revolution, the North of England is buzzing with thousands of years of history.
We're proud to support our communities to protect and celebrate the region’s irreplaceable heritage, from the cityscapes of Manchester to the stunning views of the Yorkshire Dales, the cultural history of Newcastle, through to the Lake District's natural beauty. It’s part of our vision for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.
Get inspiration for your project
Take a look below at project case studies and latest news from your area.
Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open – if you have an idea for a project in the North of England, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.
Our regular funding webinars and advice sessions are a great opportunity to:
- find out about our funding
- get tips on how to make a good application
- network with other organisations from your area
Please us know if you have any accessibility requirements so that we may make reasonable adjustments. You can contact us via email: north@heritagefund.org.uk.
External events
You could also meet some of our engagement team, in person or online, at the following events (see event web page for further information and to book):
Thursday 11 September
Thinking about applying to us for a grant of up to £250,000? Submit a Project Enquiry to get feedback on your project idea before making a full application. We'll get back to you within 10 working days.
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North East
Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0191 249 4271 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Postal address:
WIZU,
Portland House,
New Bridge St W,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AL
North West
Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0161 200 8470 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Postal address:
Rodwell Tower
111 Piccadilly
Manchester, M1 2HY
Yorkshire and Humber
Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0113 388 8030 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Postal address:
1st Floor, Park House
24 Park Square West
Leeds, LS1 2PW
Stories
Protecting the life stories of Holocaust survivors and refugees
Publications
England, North: delegated decisions July 2025
News
Nature Towns and Cities launches with £15million investment
Projects
Memories of My Mother: Unravelling the Sari story of Manchester
This project aims to explore the migration-driven arrival of the Sari in the city's South Asian community.
Publications
England, North: committee decisions June 2025
Projects
Celebrating 800 years of heritage in North Shields
Our funding will support 10 exciting projects as part of the wider North Shields 800 programme, conserving and sharing the town’s past, present and future.
Projects
A towering presence: saving the spire of All Saints, Hessle
Our support will help an East Yorkshire community to restore the iconic feature of a treasured and architecturally significant 12th-century church.
Projects
Protecting the natural heritage of the North Pennines
Focused on a National Landscape and a UNESCO Global Geopark, this project will reconnect and enhance important habitats across County Durham, Cumbria and Northumberland.
News
Putting inclusion, access and participation at the heart of the National Science and Media Museum
Publications
England, North: delegated decisions June 2025
Projects
Chester Zoo empowering communities to help wildlife flourish
A transformational grant of £4million will help a partnership of local and national organisations restore and protect at-risk habitats across the county.
Publications