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.
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
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

Projects
Rediscovering the market town of Redruth
A cluster of Grade II listed buildings, collectively known as the Buttermarket, has been transformed into a thriving cultural and community hub.

Projects
The Big Up! Podcasts sharing social narratives that reflect diversity
The Big House Theatre Company is empowering young people to explore and tell the stories of ethnic minority people who have made a lasting impact on the UK.

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The Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Project
The iconic London institution has reimagined five acres of gardens that surround the building into an accessible, biologically-diverse green space.

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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.

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Chalk, Cherries and Chairs – Working together for the Chilterns
Over five years, the Chilterns Conservation Board worked with partners to engage communities, celebrate the rich heritage of the area and enhance habitats and wildlife.

Blogs
How to engage young and diverse audiences with your archives

Projects
London Blue Chain: creating thriving networks for nature
Along a historic walking route across southeast London, this project is creating a corridor of freshwater habitats and connecting local communities with their natural heritage.

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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.

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Abingdon Abbey buildings – a heritage asset at the heart of the community
Having come together in 1944 to save these historic buildings from demolition, Abingdon's community joins up again to support a transformational restoration project.

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Sharing stories of Black identity and belonging in the South West
We’re supporting the Black South West Network to establish the UnMuseum – a community-led project that reimagines how Black cultural heritage is defined, preserved and shared.

News
Royal Air Force and Royal Marines heritage to benefit from £13.7million investment

Projects
Art Fund: Going Places
A new UK-wide programme to engage and involve audiences in museum collections through collaborative touring exhibitions and public programmes.

Stories
Six tips for making heritage autism-friendly

News
£43million awarded to help communities share skills and learn together

Publications
England, London & South: committee decisions March 2025

Publications
England, London & South: delegated decisions March 2025

Stories
The project working towards a sustainable and inclusive woodworking sector

Stories
The extraordinary 18th-century women inspiring young people to embrace heritage

News
Special offers and free entry to heritage attractions this spring

Publications