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A view of landscaped gardens, featuring a fountain. A choir are stood above steps at the top of the gardens.
A view over Scarborough's South Cliff Gardens. Photo: Tony Bartholomew.
Since 1994 we have awarded over £2.1bn of National Lottery and other funding to 12,700 projects in the North.

The birthplace of the industrial revolution, the North of England is buzzing with thousands of years of history.

We're proud to support our communities to protect and celebrate the region’s irreplaceable heritage, from the cityscapes of Manchester to the stunning views of the Yorkshire Dales, the cultural history of Newcastle, through to the Lake District's natural beauty. It’s part of our vision for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.

Get inspiration for your project

Take a look below at project case studies and latest news from your area.

Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open – if you have an idea for a project in the North of England, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.

Find out more and explore available funding.

Watch our video that takes you through the process of applying for a £10,000–£250,000 grant

Our regular funding webinars 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: north@heritagefund.org.uk.

Book onto an upcoming UK-wide session

Browse upcoming events led by the North team

External events

You could also meet some of our engagement team, in person or online, at the following events (see event web page for further information and to book):

19 August 

20 August

10 September 

16 September

  • VCSE Hull Funding Fair, Hull (in person - link to event not yet available)

17 September 

18 September 

21 September 

22 September 

24 September 

Thinking about applying to us for a grant of up to £250,000? Submit a Project Enquiry to get feedback on your project idea before making a full application. We'll get back to you within 10 working days.

Submit a Project Enquiry

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North East

Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 0191 249 4271 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)

Postal address:

WIZU, 
Portland House, 
New Bridge St W, 
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AL

North West

Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 0161 200 8470 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)

Postal address:

Rodwell Tower
111 Piccadilly
Manchester, M1 2HY

Yorkshire and Humber

Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 0113 388 8030 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)

Postal address:

1st Floor, Park House
24 Park Square West
Leeds, LS1 2PW

Interpretation panels at an exhibition of women's football, with pictures of and text about female players
Eight outdoor and eight indoor exhibitions ran in the host cities spotlighting local footballers through portraits, objects and stories. Credit: National Football Museum.

Projects

Celebrating women's football heritage in England

A community-led project documented and shared never-before-heard experiences of players, their families and fans from the 1970s to the present day.

The exterior of the 19th-century glass bottle manufacturing building
The building that played a major role in 19th-century glass bottle manufacturing has been restored and repurposed into a skills training hub.

Projects

Building heritage skills and community connections in Liverpool City Region

The only remaining part of the largest glass bottle production site in the world is now home to the Cannington Shaw Heritage Skills Academy.

A young person sits at a round table in a recording studio
Jake, a member of The Beyond Collective: Next Gen group helps to ensure the building remains an inclusive, relevant space for young people.

Projects

Putting young people at the heart of heritage-led regeneration in Grimsby

The Grade II listed West Haven Maltings and Migar House have been transformed into the state-of-the-art Horizon Youth Zone through our Heritage Enterprise programme.

A view looking up at the red brick facade and central clocktower of the Keelmen's Hospital.
More than three centuries since its founding, the Keelmen's Hospital will once again provide housing to the people of Newcastle. Photo: Steve Brock.

Projects

Transforming a historic Newcastle almshouse into affordable housing

Our £5million funding will secure the future of the Grade II* listed Keelmen’s Hospital, the city’s most at-risk building.

A crowd of people looking at brightly coloured paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling
People of all ages came together to share memories and traditions. Credit: Konger CIC.

Projects

Connecting Manchester’s Hong Kong community

Traditional celebrations, games, crafts and food are bringing people closer to their Hong Kong heritage and one another.

the deputy mayor and a group of people in a museum looking at building plans
The Deputy Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council looks at plans for Ballycastle Museum. Credit: Causeway Coast and Glens Museum Services.

News

Seven historic buildings we’re funding to become community hubs

From a cart and wagon shed on the site of the UK’s first war dog school to the oldest building in Britain’s first recorded city, explore recently-funded projects restoring historic spaces as venues for local people and visitors.
A mosaic constructed with tiles. In the middle of the mosaic is a teal circle, inside the circle is the text 'Heritage Fund' and The National Lottery's crossed fingers logo
Acknowledgement mosaic, Stockton Northern Gateway Townscape Heritage Project. Credit: Stockton Borough Council.

News

Announcing the winners of our acknowledgement awards 2026

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council has been named the winner of our acknowledgement awards, with Hyde Park Picture House, Black Country Living Museum and Hull Maritime recognised as runners-up.

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