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.
Funding
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.
Find out more and apply for National Lottery grants for Heritage.
Contact us
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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.
Application advice events
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

News
£12.2million investment to help save UK’s historic buildings
Publications
England, Midlands & East: delegated decisions July 2023

News
Art Fund calls for museum partners in new UK-wide programme

Blogs
Simplicity, flexibility and heritage projects rooted in communities
Projects
St James Aslackby: Preserving Heritage, Fostering Community, and Bringing History to Life
The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St James Aslackby are using the building’s heritage to make it a vibrant space for the community.

Projects
Unveiling Literary Treasures: D H Lawrence Portrait Finds Home in Nottingham City Museums
The acquisition of a portrait of writer D H Lawrence celebrates Nottingham’s UNESCO City of Literature and opens up new avenues for engaging with diverse communities.
Projects
My School, My Planet: supporting schools and community groups to improve Walsall's natural heritage
My School, My Planet is helping 16 Walsall schools and community groups to learn about and improve their natural spaces and mitigate the effects of the climate crisis.
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.

Projects
Multi-generational project fosters sense of connectedness amongst Luton’s Bengali community
Bangladesh Youth League Luton aims to create greater understanding of Bangladeshi heritage and culture through creative activities, sharing heritage with the public and training project volunteers.
Projects
Hereford Museum and Art Gallery revamp receives £5m National Lottery funding boost
Herefordshire Council has been awarded a £5million grant to redevelop the Grade II listed Hereford Museum and Art Gallery.