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London and South

Aerial shot of Royal Observatory Greenwich at sunrise
Royal Observatory Greenwich at sunrise. Credit: Chris Gorman / The Big Ladder Photographer™
Since 1994 we have awarded over £3.7billion of National Lottery and other funding to more than 16,500 projects in London and South.

From the bustling streets of the UK's historic capital to the idyllic coves of Cornwall and the cultural history of Kent, London & South is rich in heritage.

We’re proud to play a role in protecting and celebrating the region's vibrant cities, beautiful landscapes, historic sites and diverse cultures. 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 London & South, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.

Find out more and explore available funding.

Our regular funding 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
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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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Contact details

Email: londonandsouth@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 0330 236 6485 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)

London and South East

Postal address:

4th Floor
Cannon Bridge House
25 Dowgate Hill
London, EC4R 2YA

South West

Postal address:

Broadwalk House
Southernhay West
Exeter, EX1 1TS

A close up of a church spire with oak shingle slates.
The spire of Porlock's St Dubricius Church made out of oak shingle. Credit: St Dubricius Church Parochial Church Council.

Projects

Saving the rare spire on Porlock’s church

The Grade I listed St Dubricius Church in Somerset will restore its oak-shingled spire and safeguard the building for future generations.

Two children stand outside the fence of the Tower of London, smiling.
The Waterloo Block was originally a barracks and is now home to the Jewel House. Credit: Historic Royal Palaces.

Projects

Expanding learning opportunities at the Tower of London

Its historic Waterloo Block will be home to a new learning and community centre, creating modern and accessible facilities for schools and groups.

School children walk through the cemetery with the backs towards the camera. There are historic monuments surrounding them.
A new public programme exploring themes of nature, heritage and reflection will open the cemetery to a broader range of people. Credit: Culture Comms Collective.

Projects

Protecting the heritage of Highgate Cemetery

Our funding is conserving the Grade I listed site in North London and improving access, biodiversity and community engagement.

Three groups of young people are reading plays outside of the exterior of the Poor Priests' Hospital.
The project is inspiring children and young people and helping them feel connected to the building’s heritage. Credit: Richard Lakos.

Projects

Transforming the Poor Priests’ Hospital in Canterbury

The 800-year-old Grade I listed building and wider site will be repaired and repurposed as a free, accessible space for the community.

A group of young people are smiling outdoors.
Young people have played a key role in shaping plans. Credit: 1625 Independent People.

Projects

Supporting young lives at Kingsley Hall

Our funding is restoring a Grade II* listed building in Bristol and securing its future as a vital hub for disadvantaged young people.

The sun setting over The Royal Observatory
The Royal Observatory. Credit: Chris Gorman / The Big Ladder.

Projects

Transforming the Royal Observatory Greenwich

The 350-year-old site is the UK’s first purpose-built scientific institution. We're funding urgent conservation and significant upgrades to improve the visitor experience.

Two adults and two children and helping to clear branches around the lakes.
Large areas of the park are currently inaccessible due to poor pathways and health and safety risks.

Projects

Restoring Bradbourne Lakes in Sevenoaks

This project is repairing and improving the 300-year-old lake to create a central hub for communities and make the site better for wildlife.

Two young people looking at collection items on display.
Victoria and Albert South Kensington is transforming its South Asia gallery for the first time since 1990. Credit: Victoria and Albert Museum.

News

We’ve invested £25million to connect young people with heritage

From safeguarding sharks to performing Shakespeare, our latest grants are creating opportunities for young people to explore, learn about and develop in heritage.
Four people smile and take a selfie.
The project will open up iniva's archive to the public. Credit: Francis Augusto / iniva.

Projects

Living Legacies: collaboration, community and radicality

Institute of International Visual Arts (iniva) is running a four-year project to transform public access to its renowned archive sharing the heritage of ethnically diverse communities.

A group of people holding Roman artefacts stand in front of a mosaic wall in the Calleva Gallery
The renamed Calleva Gallery at Reading Museum. Credit: Reading Museum.

Projects

Sharing the stories of Reading’s Roman past

Reading Museum will relaunch their Silchester Gallery as a more accessible space that showcases Roman life and engages new visitors.

A group of young people stand around a table with different craft materials on, such as glitter. They are being shown how to mix substances.
A previous plaster casting masterclass with Tejumola Butler Adenuga. Credit: QEST.

Projects

Helping young people into heritage craft careers

This project is supporting under-served communities to learn and protect heritage skills and crafts that are at risk.

Visitors line up to get on the Spurn Lightship as it opens to the public. It is docked in Hull Marina against the backdrop of Hull.
Entry aboard the Spurn Lightship is free. Credit: Tom Arran Photo.

Stories

Heritage sites to visit this summer

From historic ships to archaeological sites, there’s plenty of recently opened heritage attractions to visit.
The exterior of a red brick former synagogue at sunrise
ARK is bringing life back into the former synagogue. Credit: Nathan Jones.

Stories

A Margate building’s journey from synagogue to art centre

Jan Ryan, Director of ARK Cliftonville, shares how the cultural space, based in a former place of worship, is getting the balance right between preserving and celebrating the building's Jewish cultural heritage and adapting it for new uses.

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