London and South

Since 1994 we have awarded £3.5bn of National Lottery and other funding 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. 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

Book onto an upcoming webinar

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 photo of David Sheppeard sitting outside against a glass wall. David has white skin, short brown hair and wears a dark shirt

David Sheppeard. Photo: Rosie Powell.

Blogs

Queer Heritage South: what we’ve learned about running LGBTQ+ heritage projects

Artist and producer David Sheppeard shares reflections and advice from his experiences working with heritage.

24/04/2024

A round plaque of our acknowledgment stamp affixed to an iron fence. A building can be seen in the background.

News

Competition: enter your creative Heritage Fund grant acknowledgement

Help us celebrate the innovative ways projects have acknowledged their funding and win the chance to have a social media film made about your project.

26/04/2024

Two people pull a rope on the deck of a historic sailing vessel

Learning the ropes on a historic vessel at the Pioneer Sailing Trust, Essex. Photo: Megan Taylor.

News

£14.8million awarded to projects forging the future of our industrial past

We’ve recently awarded seven projects with funding to reimagine and protect the UK’s history of innovation, transport and industry.

09/04/2024

Publications

England, London & South: delegated decisions March 2024

Schedule of decisions under delegated powers for England, London & South for The National Lottery Heritage Fund in March 2024.

People

Gemma Collins

Committee Member for England, London & South

People

Anooshka Rawden

Committee Member for England, London & South

Publications

England, London & South: delegated decisions February 2024

Schedule of decisions under delegated powers for England, London & South for The National Lottery Heritage Fund in February 2024.

Two people wearing Reimagine, Remake, Replay tshirts using filming equipment at an event

Reimagine, Remake, Replay is a Kick the Dust programme that ran in Northern Ireland.

Blogs

Techniques for supporting young people's wellbeing during heritage projects

How Kick the Dust projects worked to create high quality environments for participants.

05/03/2024

A family look at a bird nesting box display

RSPB Belfast Window on Wildlife is offering free entry. Credit: Brian Morrison.

News

Hundreds of special heritage offers across the UK this spring

National Lottery Open Week is back, taking place from Saturday 9 to Sunday 17 March.

27/02/2024

People wear colourful clothes and hold banners and rainbow flags at Isle of Wight Pride.

Pride celebrations on the Isle of Wight. Photo: Héctor Manchego.

Stories

LGBTQ+ heritage organisations share their advice on how to run great projects

We’re proud to be supporting projects that are saving the heritage of the LGBTQ+ community and sharing these stories to build understanding and inclusion.