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Midlands and East

Two people walk across a field. A historic photograph of a colliery has been superimposed onto the image
Miner2Major, Bilsthorpe Colliery then and now. Photo: Neil Pledger and Inspire Archives.
Since 1994 we have awarded £2.1bn of National Lottery and other funding to 14,100 projects in the Midlands and East. 

The Midlands and East of England is steeped in rich heritage. The region is home to vibrant cities and cultural hubs, picturesque countryside and iconic waterways. Its varied history ranges from the birthplace of William Shakespeare to the industrial Black Country.

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 the Midlands & East of England, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.

Find out more and explore available funding.

Watch our video to help you apply for a £10,000–£250,000 grant

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

Please us know if you have any accessibility requirements so that we may make reasonable adjustments. You can contact us via email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk.

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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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East Midlands

Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 0115 857 6763 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)

Postal address

Antenna Creative Business Centre
Beck Street
Nottingham, NG1 1EQ

East of England

Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 01223 645 938 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)

Postal address

WeWork Offices
50-60 Station Road
Cambridge, CB1 2JH

West Midlands

Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 0121 393 4734 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)

Postal address

Cubo
55 Colmore Row
Birmingham, B3 2AA

a digital 3D model of a historic timber-framed building
Gainsborough Old Hall was scanned by Historic England to create a digital climate resilient house, which helps people understand how historic buildings will be affected by the climate crisis. Credit: Historic England.

Projects

Old Hall, New Beginnings: reviving Gainsborough Old Hall, Lincolnshire

English Heritage are learning more about the Old Hall, revitalising the garden and hosting a range of activities and volunteering opportunities for the local community.

A stone chapel in the foreground, a derelict timber-framed building covered in plastic sheeting in the background
The site has been on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register since the first edition in 1998. Credit: Warwick District Council.

Projects

Restoring and reusing historic buildings as affordable housing in Warwick

Grade II* buildings on the site of a medieval leper hospital are being repurposed as affordable rent homes after lying derelict for over 50 years.

A crowd of people in front of The George pub stand behind a red ribbon
Cutting the ribbon at the opening of The George, Wickham Market, 4 September 2025.

Projects

Community effort saves historic Suffolk village pub

Our funding supported hundreds of locals to rescue Wickham Market’s last pub, preserving a valued gathering place.

A hiker is walking in the Shropshire Hills. You can see habitats and hills in the distance.
A hiker walking in the Shropshire Hills. Credit: Charlie Bell.

Projects

Connecting people with nature and heritage in the Shropshire Hills

This Landscape Connections project will bring together farmers, communities and young people to improve habitats and strengthen ecological networks across one of England's most treasured landscapes.

A group of people stand within Leith Theatre with the lights on.
Leith Theatre was removed from the Theatres at Risk Register in 2026. Credit: Theatres Trust.

Stories

How a community grants programme protected theatres at risk

Over three years, a package of support strengthened the theatre sector and helped groups and organisations find a way forward for their historic spaces.
an aerial photo of St Edmundsbury cathedral and ruined abbey in the town of Bury St Edmunds
The abbey is named after Edmund, a Saxon king of East Anglia who was killed by Danish raiders in 869. Credit: Tom Soper Photography.

Projects

The Abbey of St Edmund, Reborn

In Bury St Edmunds, the ruins of one of England’s great medieval abbeys are being conserved, with new interpretation, access and activities to better connect the abbey with the nearby cathedral and town.

A group of young people stand around a table with different craft materials on, such as glitter. They are being shown how to mix substances.
A previous plaster casting masterclass with Tejumola Butler Adenuga. Credit: QEST.

Projects

Helping young people into heritage craft careers

This project is supporting under-served communities to learn and protect heritage skills and crafts that are at risk.

in a film studio a person wearing a hearing aid watches computer monitors
D/deaf people were involved as crew and interviewees in the making of the project's film. Credit: Zebra Access.

Stories

Grantee Q&A: adapting oral history methods for Walsall’s D/deaf community

Bob Marsh, Managing Director at Zebra Access, and Robyn Swannack, Project Manager, offer their reflections and advice on helping a community tell its own stories while accommodating a wide range of access needs.

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