Midlands & East

Since 1994 we have awarded nearly £1.7bn to nearly 13,000 projects in Midlands & East.

Home to glorious countryside and picturesque coastal villages as well as vibrant cities, beautiful spa towns, historic waterways and the industrial heritage of the Black Country, Midlands & East has it all.

The birthplace of William Shakespeare, this region is steeped in rich and varied heritage.

Since 1994 we have awarded nearly £1.7bn to nearly 13,000 projects in Midlands & East. See below for just a small selection of some of the organisations and communities we have funded.

Find out more about getting funding for your project.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We are fully operational and open for business, but we are conducting much of our day-to-day business remotely.

This means we are unable to access our post. In the interim, please send any items via email to your contact or via email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk.

Find out more about how we're working through the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

National Museum of Flight. Credit: Ruth Armstrong

News

National Lottery Open Week: saying a big 'thank you' to players

Give something back to National Lottery players – who raise £30million each week for good causes like yours – with a special offer to say #ThanksToYou.

15/04/2021

Publications

England, Midlands & East: Committee decisions March 2021

Schedule of Decisions for The National Lottery Heritage Fund Committee for England, Midlands & East meeting on 17 March 2021.

Publications

England, Midlands & East: Committee decisions December 2020

Minutes of the meeting of the Committee for England, Midlands & East on 9 December 2020 held via Microsoft Teams.

News

Contribute your perspective to our new research and development project

Join The National Lottery Heritage Fund and The Young Foundation to explore the question: how can innovation help us do the best we can for the future of heritage?

01/04/2021

Adult and baby in front of computer showing map of UK

Butterfly Conservation. Credit: Ben Hanson

News

Digital skills projects will support resilience and creativity in heritage sector

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has made digital skills more necessary than ever before. Over the last 12 months, The National Lottery Heritage Fund has been raising digital skills and confidence across the UK heritage sector through our National Lottery funded Digital Skills for Heritage

18/03/2021

Red tailed Bumblebee - Princes Park meadow, Falkirk (c)Claire Pumfrey

News

Applications open for second round of Green Recovery Challenge Fund

This £40million fund will once again support projects across England to restore nature, tackle climate change and connect people with nature.

09/03/2021

Credit: Chris Ridley

News

Dr Simon Thurley CBE appointed as new Chair

The Prime Minister has appointed Dr Simon Thurley CBE as Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Heritage Memorial Fund.

25/02/2021

Inside a room with desk, book case and fire place in background

Credit: Elizabeth Gaskell House

News

Free virtual backgrounds show off England's stunning heritage

Free images of some of England's most beautiful venues are available to use as backdrops to video-calls as part of the government’s #HereforCulture campaign.

25/02/2021

The Hold volunteers at their stand at Suffolk Pride

The Hold volunteers at Suffolk Pride

Projects

Pride in Suffolk’s Past: Sharing LGBTQ+ stories past and present

Suffolk Archives' latest project sets to uncover and share the hidden LGBTQ+ stories from Suffolk's history.

02/05/2019

A blacksmith striking metal, with sparks flying

News

Full range of National Lottery funding resumes with refocused priorities for 2021-22

Applications are open for National Lottery Grants for Heritage from £3,000 up to £5million. We will prioritise projects that contribute to our recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.

08/02/2021

Musicians playing Latin American folk music

Programme

National Lottery Grants for Heritage - £3,000 to £10,000

A funding programme for projects that connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK. Made possible thanks to National Lottery players. Grants available from £3,000 to £10,000.

Programme

National Lottery Grants for Heritage - £10,000 to £250,000

A funding programme for projects that connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK. Made possible thanks to National Lottery players. Grants available from £10,000 to £250,000.

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