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.
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 13 May
- Yorkshire Heritage Summit, Skipton (in person)
Thursday 22 May
- SYFAB Meet the Funder webinar (online – fully booked)
Saturday 31 May
- St. Helens Heritage Festival (in person)
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.
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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
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