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

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Batscapes - for People and Bats
A team of 50 volunteer bat wardens worked to increase the population of horseshoe bats in South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset through monitoring, habitat management and education.

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The Radstock Museum oral history video archive project
Radstock Museum led an oral history project to identify and record the memories and experiences of former miners who worked in North Somerset coalfield.

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Royal Albert Hall Development, London
The Grade I listed building was repaired and renovated, bringing it up to operational standards for audiences and artists.

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Woking's Story: exploring local lives
Volunteers explored six centuries of history through the lives of local personalities, sharing their discoveries through the ‘Woking’s Story’ display at The Lightbox.

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The Metropolitan Railway and the birth of Amersham-on-the-Hill
Metroland researched and shared the story of Amersham-on-the-Hill during the 150th anniversary of the Metropolitan Railway.

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Pilot Gig Restoration - Heritage Craft at Newquay Harbour
Volunteers from Newquay Rowing Club worked alongside specialist boat builders to restore three of the country’s oldest pilot gigs using traditional skills.

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Cricklepit Mill Interpretation - The Heart of Exeter's Wild City
Devon Wildlife Trust’s (DWT) project aimed to create community-based interpretation at the Trust’s new head office at Cricklepit Mill, Exeter.

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A Miller's Tale: Football, Community and Remembrance in Central London during the Great War
Young people from schools in Fulham used archives to discover how the First World War impacted on their area, creating an exhibition, an animation and a drama piece.

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Restoring Highcliffe Castle, Christchurch
Major works were required to save this building, a rare surviving example of Romantic architecture which was damaged by fire in the 1960s.

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Wheal Peevor Project
This project allowed essential heritage restoration works to be carried out in Wheal Peevor, a key element of the Cornish Mining UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Royal Festival Hall: Restoration and Renovation
This project conserved and improved the auditorium, increasing access while preserving iconic design features.

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Restoration of Fulham Palace
Fulham Palace, a residence for Bishops of London for 1,300 years, has been restored and its public profile raised.