London and South

Since 1994 we have awarded £3.6bn of National Lottery and other funding to 16,300 projects in 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.

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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.

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get tips on how to make a good application
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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

Torquay on the South Devon coast, with Torre Abbey in the foreground.

News

£200million funding for Heritage Places will boost local economies and pride in place

We’re forging long-term partnerships with towns and cities across the UK as part of a 10-year journey to help places thrive by unlocking the potential of their heritage.

08/10/2023

Brunel's SS Great Britain in the dry dock. Photo: Adam Gasson / SS Great Britain Trust.

Stories

Case study: SS Great Britain – Voyage to Carbon Neutral

The SS Great Britain Trust's innovative decarbonising of the conservation system for the world's first iron ship jointly won Sustainable Project of the Year at the Museums + Heritage Awards.

An aerial view of St. Conan's Kirk in Scotland.

St. Conan's Kirk, Argyll, Scotland Photo: Andrew Prins

News

£12.2million investment to help save UK’s historic buildings

From the only thatched ice house of its kind to the oldest picture house in Northern Ireland, we have awarded 12 heritage buildings life-saving support.

26/09/2023

A group of people jump into the newly opened pools on a sunny day

People diving into Cleveland Pools at the celebration event in Autumn 2022. Credit: Suzy Slemen.

Projects

Restoring Cleveland Pools to the heart of the community in Bath

The oldest surviving open-air swimming baths in the UK have been fully restored and reopened to the public.

26/06/2018

Birds eye view of Torbay coastline and landscape

Aerial view of Torbay. Credit: Torbay Council.

Projects

First grants awarded to support grassroots heritage projects in Torbay

Torbay’s local heritage grant scheme has supported 12 projects in Brixham, Paignton and Torquay thanks to a £250,000 grant from us.

08/02/2023

A group of swimmers in red swimsuits jumping out of the water at Cleveland Pools

Swimmers celebrating Cleveland Pools being open for swimming once again. Credit: Suzy Slemen.

Stories

Cleveland Pools opens for swimming after 40 years

The UK's oldest open-air swimming pool has reopened, following a £9.3million restoration project that brought the site back to life.

Two cambodian women giving oral history testimony

Two women giving oral history testimony. Photo: SEA Arts.

Projects

Cambodian Recollections

Cambodian people living in the UK shared their memories of their experiences under the 1975-79 Khmer Rouge regime in this oral history project.

10/09/2014

Person taking a picture of the South African flag on a phone camera at The Anti-Apartheid Legacy: Centre of Memory and Learning event

People at a community event discussing The Anti-Apartheid Legacy: Centre of Memory and Learning. Courtesy of The Liliesleaf Trust UK.

Projects

The UK’s first centre dedicated to anti-apartheid heritage

This project will restore the former headquarters of the African National Congress at 28 Penton Street, London, creating a new centre to share the stories of South Africa's liberation.

30/11/2021