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.
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 857 6763 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm)
Address: 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)
Address: 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)
Address: 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.
News
Success for heritage projects in the National Lottery Awards
Projects
The Common Lot's Living Heritage in Mile Cross
Community memories were gathered and shared to celebrate the centenary of England's oldest purpose-built social housing estate, Mile Cross in Norwich.
Projects
Sense’s project blossoms in National Trust gardens
‘Internal Gardens’ used wearable technology to help people with complex disabilities create tactile connections with natural heritage.
News
Nominate your #HeritageTreasures on 11 January 2024
Publications
England, Midlands & East: delegated decisions November 2023
Projects
The Lock-Up: Unlocking History at West Midlands Police Museum
Our funding has enabled the museum to move into a Victorian custody block, the last of its kind in the country.
Projects
Deliaphonic: a symphony of heritage and creativity
The Tin Music and Arts marked the 80th anniversary year of Delia Derbyshire with a celebration in her home city of Coventry.
Stories
Five tips for more robust and innovative heritage organisations
News
National Lottery support saving at-risk heritage sites for 25 years
News
Could you be Sustainable Project of the Year 2024?
Projects
Regenerating St Peter’s as a cultural hub for Sudbury
St Peter’s Cultural Venue is being transformed into a new arts, heritage and learning space at the heart of Sudbury, Suffolk.
Publications