London's heritage is more than the iconic – from the Wandle Valley to the broadcasting studios of Alexandra Palace, from the industry of the Lea Valley to the history of Brixton’s Caribbean community.
Applying for funding
If you're looking to deliver a project with a strong heritage focus we recommend checking out our funding section.
Workshops to help applicants plan an application are held throughout the year and for more information, contact the office.
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National Lottery Heritage Fund London
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London
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Telephone: 020 7591 6151
Fax: 020 7591 6273
Email: london@hlf.org.uk
News article
How has National Lottery funding helped Fulham Palace’s gardens?
As Fulham Palace reopens following a major restoration, we find out what has been happening in the Tudor gardens.
Publication
London: delegated decisions March 2019
Schedule of Decisions under delegated powers to Head of The National Lottery Heritage Fund, London on Wednesday 6 March 2019 Our Heritage YMCA: Celebrating 175 years The YMCA's rich heritage and upcoming 175th anniversary is an opportunity to tell untold stories and tell afresh the stories already
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Six stories for London History Day
It’s London History Day. Here are six of our favourite heritage stories from the city, all supported by the National Lottery.
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Celebrities and surprises spotted in Painted Hall, Greenwich
The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich reopens on 23 March, thanks to £3.1million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Publication
London: delegated decisions February 2019
Schedule of Decisions under delegated powers to Head of National Lottery Heritage Fund, London on 6th February 2019 Grants for Places of Worship R2 Repairs to tower and spire, improvements to toilets adding disabled facilities This project will carry out Essential repair work to the tower, spire,
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Pitzhanger Manor & Gallery turns back time to original design
At a grand manor house in Ealing, 175 years’ worth of paint layers and unsympathetic renovations have been peeled back to reveal the stunning original design of one of the UK’s most influential architects. Soane’s house of art and entertainment Sir John Soane, architect of buildings including the
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7 top heritage openings to try this spring
As we say goodbye to the winter months, there are plenty of National Lottery-funded heritage attractions to discover across the UK.
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How The National Lottery transformed London’s first Borough of Culture
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has invested more than £20million into Waltham Forest, helping it to become the Mayor of London’s first ever London Borough of Culture.
Discussion
Business Planner: Opportunity
Little Cassiobury is a late 17th century house in the centre of Watford and is a grade II* listed building, categorised as at risk by Historic England. The Friends of Little Cassiobury aim is to preserve this important part of Watford’s built heritage for the enjoyment and education of future
Publication
London: delegated decisions January 2019
Schedule of Decisions under delegated powers to Head of HLF London on 9 January 2018 Our Heritage 1. Brewing Stories: An Oral History of the breweries of West London This will be an oral history project on the people who worked in the three main Thames side breweries in West London. The project will
Discussion
Livery Companies
Hello I have just started an oral history project with one of the City of London livery companies and I'm looking to apply for an HLF grant. Has anyone in the community had any experience of funding applications for either livery companies, trade guilds or other non-standard organisations; we don't
Discussion
Living Wandle LPS Conference 20th October
Dear all, The Living Wandle LPS is finishing in 2018 and we are pleased to invite you to our celebration conference taking place 9.30 - 4pm on Friday 20th October 2017. We are the first urban LPS and we hope that the event will be a catalyst for ideas and reflections on working for landscape within