Midlands and East
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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.
Take a look below at some of the projects we have funded.
Funding
Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open – if you have an idea for a project in the Midlands & East of England, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.
Application advice events
Our regular funding workshops and advice sessions are a great opportunity to:
- find out about our funding
- get tips on how to make a good application
- network with other organisations from your area
Please us know if you have any accessibility requirements so that we may make reasonable adjustments. You can contact us via email: MidlandsandEast@heritagefund.org.uk.
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)
Antenna Creative Business Centre
Beck Street
Nottingham, NG1 1EQ
Nottingham office location on map
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)
WeWork Offices
50-60 Station Road
Cambridge, CB1 2JH
Cambridge office location on map
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, power assisted doors and a lift to all levels which prioritises disabled users. There are accessible toilets on all floors, which are accessed by radar key. If you don’t have your own, reception can loan you a key. Assistance dogs are welcome on site, and companion dogs are welcome by prior arrangement.
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
Birmingham office location on map
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.
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Programme
National Lottery Heritage Grants £10,000 to £250,000
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Programme
National Lottery Heritage Grants £250,000 to £10million
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News
Our new Heritage 2033 National Lottery programme is open for grants from £10,000 to £10million
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Projects
Lowestoft Folk: bridging generations
This intergenerational project collaborated with two museums and their dedicated volunteers to delve into local folk heritage.
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News
We've awarded £15.6million to help people get out into nature
Projects
The Way Forward: St Mary’s Church, Stebbing
At the church of St Mary the Virgin in Stebbing, Essex, a programme of major repairs and improvement will remove the church from the Heritage at Risk register and create an inviting community hub.
Projects
Leicester Cathedral's Journey of Renewal
The Leicester Cathedral Revealed project is blending tradition with innovation to rejuvenate this much-loved place of worship and welcome.
Projects
Divine Beauty: restoring Birmingham Cathedral's stained glass treasures
Innovative methods of engaging visitors have complemented the restoration of a stunning set of stained glass windows by Birmingham-born Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones.
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Publications
England, Midlands & East: Committee decisions November 2023
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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.