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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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
Projects
Medical Museum protects collections and engages local community
The Medical Museum project has revitalised access and engagement with a collection of medical artefacts through exhibitions, workshops, an online archive and personal stories.

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New Species Survival Fund will create and restore natural habitats
Programme
Species Survival Fund

Publications
England, Midlands & East: delegated decisions April 2023

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Six projects celebrating the legacy of the Windrush generation

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Your thoughts on our new strategy, three months on
Projects
Coalface to wildspace: creating wildlife corridors with Walsall communities
This project aims to create urban and semi-natural wildlife corridors for reptiles and amphibians while engaging local communities in creative activities.

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You can now apply for grants up to £10million

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Apply for £70,000 grants to support built heritage regeneration organisations

Publications
England, Midlands & East: delegated decisions March 2023
Projects
Brampton is Growing: environmentally sustainable museum redevelopment
An inspiring eco refurbishment project transformed The Brampton Museum, adapting to the climate crisis and increasing its capacity to welcome more people to the museum.
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