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Midlands and East

Midlands and East

A row of children on a bench in an old school setting
Children learning at the Black Country Living Museum. Credit: Richard Jinman
Since 1994 we have awarded £1.8bn to more than 13,400 projects in 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.

Get inspired: see below for some of the organisations and communities we have funded.

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Our grants programmes are open – if you have an idea for a project in the Midlands & East of England, we would love to hear from you. 

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We work flexibly and conduct some of our day-to-day business from home. 

Please send all items electronically via the email addresses below and not by post. 

East Midlands

Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0115 8576763 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)

Antenna Creative Business Centre
Beck Street
Nottingham
NG1 1EQ

Visiting and access

If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.

The building is wheelchair accessible. There is level access, a lift to all levels and an accessible toilet. Assistance dogs are welcome.

East of England

Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 01223 645 938 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)

Mantle Business Centres
9 Hills Road
Cambridge
CB2 1GE

Visiting and access

If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.

The building is wheelchair accessible. There is step-free access via the main entrance, lifts to every floor and a disabled refuge area on the stairs. There are accessible toilets on every floor. Accessible parking spaces are available on request. 

West Midlands

Email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0121 393 4734 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)

Landmark Space
Two Snow Hill
Snow Hill Queensway
Birmingham
B4 6GA

Visiting and access

If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.

The building is wheelchair accessible. There is step-free access via the main entrance on Snow Hill Queensway. There are lifts to all floors, including a platform lift from the ground floor to reception on the first floor. Lifts have a voice announcer and there is a hearing enhancement loop at reception. Accessible toilets are available.  

Our funding workshops and advice sessions are a great opportunity to find out about our funding, get tips on how to make a good application and meet other organisations from your area.

Upcoming events

An introduction to oral history projects

This session is for organisations based in Walsall who are interested in heritage projects that involve interviewing people and recording community history.

 

  • When: 19 October, 10am – 4pm
  • Where: Walsall Library and Archives, Lichfield Street Hub, Lichfield St, Walsall, WS1 1TR
  • Cost: free
  • How to book: email natalie.osborne@heritagefund.org.uk

Heritage Advice Sessions with One Walsall

Are you based in or working with communities in Walsall? Book a free heritage advice session to discuss your idea for a heritage project between £3,000 and £250,000 with a Heritage Fund staff member.

  • When: 50-minute time slots throughout the first Tuesday of each month
  • Where: virtual meetings on Zoom or in-person sessions
  • Cost: free
  • How to book: email natalie.osborne@heritagefund.org.uk
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Installation of 'Hair: Untold Stories', Horniman Museum and Gardens, December 2021.

News

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The UNESCO illustrated map, showing 58 heritage sites across the UK.

Projects

UNESCO launch a new illustrated map of the UK’s top heritage sites

Designed by Birmingham-based creative cartographer Tom Woolley, the map shows all 58 sites, cities and natural landscapes, helping to bring to life the huge variety of heritage on people’s doorsteps.

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People

Veryan Heal

Committee Member for England, Midlands & East