Northern Ireland
From Belfast’s rich industrial and maritime heritage, to luscious landscapes and parks, to museums bursting with the stories of local people, Northern Ireland has it all.
We’re proud to play a role in protecting and celebrating Northern Ireland’s diverse heritage. Explore just some of the projects, organisations and communities we have supported below.
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If you have an idea for a project in Northern Ireland, we would love to hear from you.
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We work flexibly and conduct some of our day-to-day business from home.
Please send all items electronically via northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk and not by post.
Email: northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 028 9592 1901 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Arthur House
41 Arthur Street
Belfast
BT1 4GB
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
There is step-free access via the main entrance to the lift lobby. There are lifts to reception on the second floor and a platform lift on this floor to the kitchen.
Projects
Creating Northern Ireland’s LGBTQ+ heritage archive
A collaborative effort will record and share Northern Ireland’s modern LGBTQ+ history.
Projects
Nature restoration and community access central to Divis and the Black Mountain transformation
Over £4.6million of heritage funding has been secured for Belfast’s largest urban green space over the past 20 years.
Projects
How a derelict building on Bangor’s seafront became Northern Ireland’s newest venue
Thanks to overwhelming community support, Open House turned a former bank and court house in Bangor into a contemporary music venue, saving it from dereliction.
Blogs
Techniques for supporting young people's wellbeing during heritage projects
News
Hundreds of special heritage offers across the UK this spring
Publications
Northern Ireland: delegated decisions January 2024
Publications
Northern Ireland: Committee decisions December 2023
Programme
National Lottery Heritage Grants £10,000 to £250,000
Programme
National Lottery Heritage Grants £250,000 to £10million
Publications
Northern Ireland: delegated decisions December 2023
News
Our new Heritage 2033 National Lottery programme is open for grants from £10,000 to £10million
News
We've awarded £15.6million to help people get out into nature
Projects
New Peacemakers Museum explores community journey from conflict to peace
A new community heritage museum is set to open at the Gasyard Centre in Spring 2024.
Publications
Northern Ireland: delegated decisions November 2023
Stories