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.
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.
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):
Tuesday 8 July
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

Projects
Makers, miners and money: sharing Yorkshire's industrial heritage
The East Peak Innovation Partnership has been working with volunteers to explore the fascinating stories of the south-west Yorkshire hills and industrial valleys.

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'Following Fred': A Life Inspired - Wildlife, People and Beyond
Volunteers use photography and artwork to connect to the life of a notable natural historian.

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365 Stories - charting boundaries of the Leeds story for disabled and marginalised people
365 Leeds stories uncovered and shared the hidden history of people with learning difficulties in Leeds by interviewing people who remembered Meanwood Hospital.

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Gilsland Agricultural Show - 100 years of rural life in Hadrian's Wall country
Young and older people worked together to record the history of this 100-year-old agricultural show, which has traditional rural activities at its heart.

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Restoration of Raikes Road Burial Ground
The Friends of Raikes Road Burial Ground reconnected people with the wildlife and local stories housed in the burial ground.

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Remembering 1960s New Brighton through the photography of Keith Medley
Our Our Day Out encouraged people to explore the Keith Medley photographic archive based at Liverpool John Moores University.

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Discovering Bromborough
Evidence of Roman settlement in Bromborough has been uncovered thanks to a community archaeology project.

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Restoring St Brandon's in Brancepeth - an outstanding medieval church
This project carried out vital repairs to a fire-damaged medieval church and community engagement activities shared the story of its history.

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Recipes From Me to You - Somali Cuisine A New Experience For All""
The Recipes From Me to You project captured previously unrecorded information about the culinary heritage of Somali families living in the Granby area of Liverpool.

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Restoration of William Butterfield painted ceilings in St Bridget's Church
The restoration of painted ceilings at St Bridget's Parish Church in Brigham, Cumbria – a Grade I listed church and part of an active Anglican parish.

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Rossendale Footwear Heritage
The Rossendale Valley's fascinating but little known history of footwear manufacturing is now being shared for the first time with a wide and diverse audience.

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Iranian Heritage Project
Northern Cultural Projects CIC spent a year investigating and documenting the Iranian Heritage of the North East.