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A person paints a rickshaw as part of the South Asia Gallery at Manchester Museum
Painting a rickshaw at the South Asia Gallery, Manchester Museum.
Since 1994 we have awarded £2bn to more than 12,200 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. 

Take a look below at some of the projects we have funded.

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If you have an idea for a project in the North of England, we would love to hear from you. 

Find out more and apply for funding.

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North East

Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0191 249 4271 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)

Live Theatre
27 Broad Chare
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 3DQ
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Visiting and access

If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.

There is step-free access throughout the building, with a few low gradient ramps. There is lift access to three floors and adapted toilets on all levels. The downstairs accessible toilets have height adjusting sinks, rails and a hoist.

North West

Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0161 200 8470 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)

Rodwell Tower
111 Piccadilly
Manchester
M1 2HY

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, with access via the car park. There is a lift from street level to the car park along with an assistance call button. There is a platform lift to the mezzanine floor and an accessible toilet. 

Yorkshire and Humber

Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0113 388 8030 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)

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

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 fully accessible and there is an accessible toilet on both the ground and first floors.

Are you thinking of applying for a grant between £3,000 to £250,000? Our regular free Helping You Apply funding workshops and advice sessions are a great opportunity to:

  • find out more about our funding ​

  • get tips on how to make a good application ​

  • explore what a well-planned project looks like ​

  • network with other organisations from your area ​

We particularly encourage you to attend if your project works with or cares for the heritage of: ​

  • diverse ethnic communities ​

  • young people (aged 11-25) ​

  • LGBT+ communities  ​

  • disabled people ​

  • people on low incomes ​​

See all of our upcoming workshops
 
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.
A visitor listens through an exhibition headset in front of a display of information about faith
The Faith Museum, Bishop Auckland.

Projects

Restoring and reinterpreting Auckland Castle

This bold heritage-led regeneration project aims to create inspiring experiences and learnings on faith for visitors to County Durham.

Two people from the City Stories project
Participants of City Stories photography project.

Stories

Seven projects to connect communities to local heritage

Discover how stories of Leeds' diverse communities are showcased in a new series of projects commissioned as part of our £2.4million support for the city’s year of culture.
A group of children leading on a piece of wood attached to a windmill.
Bourn Mill. Image: Matthew Power Photography.

News

National Lottery support saving at-risk heritage sites for 25 years

This year marks the 25th anniversary of Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register. Over the past quarter of a century, Heritage Fund support has helped save some of the nation's most-loved heritage from the list.
The ship SS Great Britain in its dry dock
SS Great Britain Trust jointly won the sustainability award in 2023.

News

Could you be Sustainable Project of the Year 2024?

Enter the sustainability category for the Museums + Heritage Awards to showcase your approach to managing or communicating the impact of the climate crisis.