North

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.

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 webinar

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):

Wednesday 4 June

LACVS Funding Fair (in person)

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:

Live Theatre
27 Broad Chare
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ

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

Projects

Transforming Holy Trinity Sunderland into a community-led events space

The Churches Conservation Trust has revitalised a historic church, turning it into a vibrant venue for culture, heritage and learning known as Seventeen Nineteen.

19/05/2015

Two volunteers using shovels to help clear a footpath

Projects

Volunteering and wellbeing at Rivington Terraced Gardens

Volunteers have been vital to the Groundwork-led restoration of Rivington Terraced Gardens in Lancashire.

25/06/2013

Sefton Park Palm House. Photo: Ellen Hunter

Projects

Improving the visitor experience at Sefton Park Palm House

This project will further enhance interpretation of the Palm House and share its unique history through new ways of reaching audiences.

05/03/2020

Wayfinding: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Great Outdoors

Projects

Wayfinding: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Great Outdoors

The Wayfinding project created opportunities for people from diverse ethnic communities in the North East of England to engage with the outdoors and wildlife in their local area.

29/11/2018

Programme

National Lottery Grants for Heritage – £10,000 to £250,000

A funding programme for projects that connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK. Made possible thanks to National Lottery players. Grants available from £10,000 to £250,000.

Programme

National Lottery Grants for Heritage – £250,000 to £10million

A funding programme for projects that connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK. Made possible thanks to National Lottery players. Grants available from £250,000 to £10million.

Four people standing inside Alexandra Palace, socially distanced with masks on

Heritage Minister Nigel Huddleston's visit to grantee Alexandra Palace. Credit: Lloyd Winters

News

The Culture Recovery Fund’s £15.5million festive boost for heritage

Nearly 140 heritage organisations across England will benefit from the government’s latest round of funding, helping to achieve financial sustainability for 2022.

17/12/2021