London and South

Saltdean Lido with a lifeguard sitting in front observing the outdoor pool

The restored Saltdean Lido. Credit: Xavier Buendia.

Since 1994 we have awarded £3.5bn to more than 16,000 projects in London & 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.

Take a look below at some of the projects we have funded.

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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 apply for funding.

Our regular funding workshops 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

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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

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

London office location on map

Visiting and access

If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.

The main entrance is on Dowgate Hill. A steep escalator takes you to the first floor, with upper floors all accessible by lift. There is an accessible, alternative entrance on Cousin Lane, which must be booked in advance. There are accessible toilets on the 4th and basement floors.

South West

Broadwalk House
Southernhay West
Exeter, EX1 1TS

Exeter office location on map

Visiting and access

If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.

The building is fully accessible for wheelchair users and there are accessible toilets on every floor. There are also parking spaces for Blue Badge holders, which need to be booked in advance.

An aerial view of people swimming in the Lido lit up at night

Saltdean Lido at night.

Projects

Saltdean Lido’s iconic 1930s building restored for the community

The much-loved open-air pool complex has been reinstated as the centrepiece of the town’s seafront, following a campaign led by local volunteers.

27/01/2015

Members of Wells Cathedral’s Vicars’ Choral wear long blue robes and stand outside their medieval stone and brick homes on Vicars’ Close in Wells

Members of Wells Cathedral’s Vicars’ Choral stand outside their homes on Vicars’ Close. Photo: © Mark Pickthall.

News

Cherished churches and cathedral’s choral street receive £7.4million

From restoring buildings with centuries of choral heritage to championing environmental sustainability, these heritage gems will thrive again thanks to National Lottery players.

06/08/2024

Blogs

How to engage young and diverse audiences with your archives

Shjodi Ison shares her experiences of joining a Heritage Fund project as an apprentice, the positive impact of inclusive recruitment and how it has given clarity to her future.

03/09/2024

A group of people are in a studio taking part in a movement and dance workshop

Young people take part in a movement and performance workshop as part of the Catalyser learning programme.

Projects

Choreozone: Activating an Archive

Clod Ensemble is celebrating and sharing the lived experience of performance artists, improving access to the collections and inspiring a younger generation.

24/03/2023

Two south asian people stand next to a banner with text: Club Kali Where East Meets West made possible with Heritage Fund

In-person and online activities will bring people together to share memories of the club’s past. Photo: Club Kali Network.

Projects

Where East meets West: Celebrating South-Asian LGBTQ+ Heritage through Club Kali Network

We’re helping the UK’s first safe space for LGBTQ+ people of South Asian heritage to preserve and showcase their history dating back to 1995.

08/05/2024

Two people talking and walking through a parkland

People walking through Kingswood Park.

Projects

Kingswood Park receives £2.6million for restoration

Kingswood Park in South Gloucestershire is the only significant local green space for its community.

14/09/2021

3) A visitor using a mobility scooter in the Wellbeing Garden at RHS Garden Wisley

The Wellbeing Garden is one of the many spaces with improved accessibility at RHS Garden Wisley.

Stories

RHS Garden Wisley elevates accessibility and participation through collaborative initiatives

Wisley set out to increase the physical accessibility of their spaces, but with commitment and help from partners their journey led them down a much more ambitious path.

The front of Bristol Beacon is shown with a cafe and seating outside

Bristol Beacon has reopened to the public after five years of redevelopment.

Projects

Bristol Beacon reopens after five-year transformational project

Located in the heart of the city centre, the project has cemented Bristol Beacon as one of Europe’s flagship cultural and arts venues.

15/11/2016

An aerial view of Leas Lift on the cliff edge with town buildings above

The water balance cliff lift provides step-free access from the Leas to the seafront and Lower Coastal Park.

News

£4.8million funding boost to revive Folkestone Leas Lift

The rare surviving water lift, a remarkable example of Victorian engineering, will be returned to its original use connecting seafront and town.

06/11/2023

Life-sized statue of a woman in a small, landscaped garden

More than a cell – statue of Henrietta Lacks (1920-1951) by Helen Wilson-Roe in Royal Fort Garden, Bristol. Photo: Bhagesh Sachania Photography.

Stories

Bringing Henrietta Lacks’ story to life in Bristol

Explore how the University of Bristol is spotlighting Henrietta’s controversial contribution to medicine and inspiring future scientists.

Members of the Chinese Labour Corps.

Projects

Forgotten Faces of the First World War: The Chinese Labour Corps

The Meridian Society and documentary filmmaker Peng Wenlan collected oral histories for a documentary about the Chinese men who worked as labourers on the Western Front during the First World War.

03/03/2016