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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 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):

Thursday 11 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.

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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

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Rosemarie with 'Neurodiversity through the ages' display

Projects

Neurodiversity through the ages

Educating local communities in Grimsby about neurodiversity throughout human history, including – the development of psychiatry as a discipline, the history of diagnoses and how society treated neurodivergent people.

A woman seen from behind takes a picture of a tree surrounded by greenery
A woman captures an image of a tree.

Projects

TreeStory: The Story of Wigan Through its Trees

The Flashes of Wigan and Leigh National Nature Reserve is a site of significant ecological, historical and community value reclaimed from industrial use.

People standing in front of a ceramic mural that spells out the words Strong Women
Participants of the Strong Women project with the mural in St Helens. Photo: Radka Dolinska

Projects

Celebrating the social history of women through public art

The Strong Women project aims to capture the untold stories of women in St Helens and Knowsley and celebrate their contributions through street murals.

The historic buildings at the Berwick Barracks site on a sunny day
The project will reconnect the historic landmark with the local community and create a new visitor experience. Photo: The Living Barracks.

Projects

Berwick Barracks: The Living Barracks

This project will transform the Grade I listed historic landmark into a thriving cultural hub and visitor destination.

Four people stand in front of a train engine and hold a progress pride flag
Joanna Jarvis , Imogen Watmore, Ashlynn Hudson-Welburn and Harvey Barker holding Pride banner in front of HST loco in Great Hall, National Railway Museum, (NRM) York. © The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum.

Stories

Mind the gap: uncovering missing stories from railway history

People, Pride and Progress is recording the experiences of LGBTQ+ workers to explore unheard perspectives on railway heritage.
A person wearing ear protection stands behind brightly coloured threads.
Ribbon Weaver at Wyedean Weaving Company. Credit: Tim Smith.

Projects

Lost Mills and Ghost Mansions

This oral history project captured the unheard voices of Bradford’s textile mill workers to celebrate the area’s rich industrial heritage.

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