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
News
Special offers and free entry to heritage attractions this spring
News
We’ve invested £10million to revitalise historic places and bring communities closer to their heritage
Publications
England, London & South: delegated decisions January 2026
Projects
Living Legacies: collaboration, community and radicality
Institute of International Visual Arts (iniva) is running a four-year project to transform public access to its renowned archive sharing the heritage of ethnically diverse communities.
Projects
Opening up the landmark Haud Nominandum collection of LGBTQ+ literature
Housed at Senate House Library, Jonathan Cutbill's 30,000 item archive – one of the UK's largest – reveals centuries of LGBTQ+ stories.
Projects
Wetter for Waders: enhancing Somerset's coastal wetlands
This project has restored and improved more than 370 hectares of coastal and floodplain grazing marsh and freshwater habitats, supporting over 500 species of plants and animals.
Projects
Sharing the stories of Reading’s Roman past
Reading Museum will relaunch their Silchester Gallery as a more accessible space that showcases Roman life and engages new visitors.
Projects
Building the future of The Egypt Exploration Society
Our support is helping to transform the home of Egyptology in the UK into an accessible, innovative and sustainable heritage centre.
Projects
Saving the sounds of the South West
A three-year project by Bristol Archives is protecting more than 8,000 rare and at-risk audio recordings.
Publications