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
Telling the untold story of the care-experienced campaigning movement
The project will bring together documents, artefacts and stories of people who have experienced care and their activism to create the UK’s first national archive of its kind.
Projects
Creating Cornwall’s first food hall
A cluster of Grade II listed buildings known as the Buttermarket has been transformed into a thriving food and cultural hub, reviving Redruth’s heritage as a popular market town.
Publications
England, London & South: delegated decisions August 2026
Projects
Transforming the South Asia Gallery at the Victoria & Albert Museum
Our support will help to reinterpret the collections and showcase rare objects for the first time.
Publications
England, London & South: delegated decisions July 2026
Projects
Celebrating women's football heritage in England
A community-led project documented and shared never-before-heard experiences of players, their families and fans from the 1970s to the present day.
Projects
Shining a light on the untold experiences of female footballers in England
This project celebrated the history of women's football and the achievements of players from the 1970s to the present day.
Projects
Creating a home for Cornwall’s archives
A derelict brewery has been transformed into the world's largest archive of Cornish history spanning 850 years.
Blogs
Taking experiences with historic collections outside the archive’s walls
Projects
Securing a new home for nature in Somerset
Avon Wildlife Trust are creating a climate resilient nature reserve for the community.
Projects
Fashion Museum Bath to become a destination for the south west
This project will regenerate a historic building in the heart of Bath to house the collection and engage young people and the community.
Projects
Restoring and reconnecting habitats across Cornwall National Landscape
This Landscape Connections project will help restore nature at scale while inspiring communities to become long-term stewards of the county's natural and cultural heritage.