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
From Spinning Tops to Football Tops
From spinning tops to football tops was a 12-week programme delivered in partnership with the grant holder Mini Millers and Rotherham United Community Sports Trust.

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Pass on the Memories
Through this project, men and women in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia will be recalling and sharing their memories of working and living in Liverpool.

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Emily Inspires! Her Past, Our Present, Your Future
Emily Inspires! pays tribute to the legacy of Emily Wilding Davison, who was buried at Morpeth after falling under the hooves of the King's horse at the Epsom Derby in June 1913 - a moment that changed history.

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York Remembers Rowntree
The Rowntree Society aims to raise awareness of the legacy of the York-based industrialist, social reformer and philanthropist, Joseph Rowntree.

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Sharing the Heritage of Caldwell's Nurseries
The Cheshire Gardens Trust led on a project to explore the fascinating history of Caldwell’s Nurseries in Knutsford.

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The story of the North East's Lumber Jills
During the Second World War thousands of women joined the Women's Land Army to help the war effort and replace men who had joined the armed forces. This 18-month project enabled local people to discover one part of this story near Newcastle.

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Three Solway Churches Development Project
The Three Solway Churches Development Project used a Your Heritage grant to complete a series of capital works to St Michael's Church, Burgh-by-Sands.

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People Like Us
A two-year project explored, collected and shared the social and cultural history of people with learning disabilities in the Liverpool and the Merseyside region.

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Cotton Threads: Bury's Industrial Links to Slavery
A local museum and archive worked together to reach wider audiences by developing an exhibition exploring the transatlantic slave trade through the papers of a Victorian cotton spinner.

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Powerhouse, Bradford Industrial Museum
This project was designed to extend Bradford Industrial Museum’s educational and outreach work.

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John Rylands Library
The Unlocking the Rylands project was launched to conserve the Grade I listed buildings of the John Rylands Library, and its collection.

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An innovative exploration of Blyth's ship building and Antarctic heritage from the 1800s
Blyth Tall Ship is establishing itself as a nationally significant maritime centre, leading the field in traditional maritime skills training.