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

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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

Looking across the water at the Roman Baths in Bath, people standing on the edges and looking down from a walkway above with

News

Our new Heritage 2033 National Lottery programme is open for grants from £10,000 to £10million

We’ve changed our application guidance and forms to reflect our new strategy, simplified our materials and made our requirements more proportionate to the amount of money you’re applying for.

30/01/2024

Two people holding shovels and dressed for cold weather walk through a doorway in a wall

Xavier Mahele and Kate Bradbury from Froglife, which is receiving support for the London Blue Chain project.

News

We've awarded £15.6million to help people get out into nature

From urban walking routes and dramatic wild landscapes to Regency gardens, we’re funding projects that will connect communities with their natural heritage.

16/01/2024

Four people play musical instruments including the drums and guitar in front of memorabilia from the Punk era

Punk: Rage & Revolution takes home the England Project of the Year Award. Credit: Alex Wilkinson Media.

News

Success for heritage projects in the National Lottery Awards

Leaders from six projects we’ve funded have taken home a prize this year.

23/10/2023

3) A visitor using a mobility scooter in the Wellbeing Garden at RHS Garden Wisley

The Wellbeing Garden is one of the many spaces with improved accessibility at RHS Garden Wisley. Photo: Helen Yates. Courtesy of RHS Garden Wisley.

Stories

RHS Garden Wisley elevates accessibility and participation through collaborative initiatives

Wisley set out to increase the physical accessibility of their spaces, but with commitment and help from partners their journey led them down a much more ambitious path.

A black and white group photo of about 30 people. The front row of people are using wheelchairs, with others standing on steps behind them.

A 1991 group photo of disability arts practitioners. David Hevey is standing fifth from the right in the second row. Photo: NDACA.

Blogs

Sharing radical heritage demands a radical approach

Shape Arts’ passionate director, David Hevey, is taking a disruptive, digital approach to sharing disabled people’s voices with the world.

04/12/2023

The front of Bristol Beacon is shown with a cafe and seating outside

Bristol Beacon has reopened to the public after five years of redevelopment. Photo: Giulia Spadafora.

Projects

Bristol Beacon reopens after five-year transformational project

Located in the heart of the city centre, the project has cemented Bristol Beacon as one of Europe’s flagship cultural and arts venues.

15/11/2016

The Horniman Museum featuring a clock tower stands tall behind greenery

The clock tower of the Horniman Museum

News

Visit our Habitats of Hope exhibition at the Horniman Museum

From 30 November–10 December we are showcasing inspiring heritage projects that have enabled the survival of some of the UK’s rarest animal species, thanks to National Lottery support.

30/11/2023

Three people are looking at worksheets and smiling.

Participants at the residential event in June 2023, as part of Heritage Trade Up. Photo: School for Social Entrepreneurs.

Stories

Five tips for more robust and innovative heritage organisations

Hear from the organisations who took part in our Business Support and Enterprise campaign about how they improved organisational resilience in challenging times.

A group of children leading on a piece of wood attached to a windmill.

Bourn Mill. Image: Matthew Power Photography.

News

National Lottery support saving at-risk heritage sites for 25 years

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register. Over the past quarter of a century, Heritage Fund support has helped save some of the nation's most-loved heritage from the list.

09/11/2023

Ted at Etty & Tyler motor and cycle repair shop in Forest Gate. Credit: Andrew Baker Photographer.

Projects

Full Cycle: a history of cycling in Forest Gate

This project will look at the cycling history of Forest Gate in Newham – an important cycling epicentre in the late 19th century close to Epping Forest.

04/10/2023