North
![Scarborough South Cliff Gardens. A view of landscaped gardens, featuring a fountain. A choir are stood above steps at the top of the gardens.](/sites/default/files/styles/main_image_desktop/public/media/imgs/south_cliff_gardens_open_22_credit_tony_bartholomew_3.jpg.webp?itok=g6uzWFLk)
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.
Take a look below at some of the projects we have funded.
Funding
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.
Application advice events
Our regular online funding workshops 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):
9 July
- West Cumbria CVS Funding Fair (in person)
10 July
6 August
Contact us
Follow us on Twitter/X: @HeritageFundNOR
North East
Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0191 249 4271 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Live Theatre
27 Broad Chare
Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 3DQ
Newcastle office location on map
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
There is step-free access throughout the building, with a few low gradient ramps. There is lift access to three floors and adapted toilets on all levels. The downstairs accessible toilets have height adjusting sinks, rails and a hoist.
North West
Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0161 200 8470 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Rodwell Tower
111 Piccadilly
Manchester, M1 2HY
Manchester office location on map
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
The building is wheelchair accessible, with access via the car park. There is a lift from street level to the car park along with an assistance call button. There is a platform lift to the mezzanine floor and an accessible toilet.
Yorkshire and Humber
Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 0113 388 8030 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
1st Floor, Park House
24 Park Square West
Leeds, LS1 2PW
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
The building is fully accessible and there is an accessible toilet on both the ground and first floors.
![People building a willow tunnel in a field](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/imgs/chat_moss.png.webp?itok=n0yp-YkX)
Projects
Chat Moss Vision
This project aims to restore and raise awareness of an important biodiversity habitat, home to a range of rare species.
![The Arthur Wharton Heritage Project Arthur Wharton, Victorian Sporting Superstar comic](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/arthur_image_1.jpg.webp?itok=3YT8bKjP)
Projects
The Arthur Wharton Heritage Project
This project told the story of the UK's first professional black footballer, with free educational resources exploring Arthur Wharton's heritage.
![On Top of the World - Bride Stones, Todmorden On Top of the World - Bride Stones, Todmorden](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/hg-08-18493_ontopoftheworldbridestonestodmorden.jpg.webp?itok=a9jcLpqX)
Projects
Pennine Horizons
The Pennines are known as the 'hills that shaped the modern world' and with their 1,000-year history of rural and industrial heritage, their story has now been documented and preserved forever through a £573,400 project.
![Lightshaw Meadows People walk across Lightshaw Meadows](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/lightshaw_meadows_.jpg.webp?itok=YKGoIbPN)
Projects
Lightshaw Meadows
Lightshaw Meadows was purchased in order to conserve and protect a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and increase public access to it.
![Deane Road Cemetery Restoration Gates of Deane Road Cemetery](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/hg-08-17579_20130121_153549.jpg.webp?itok=CDfb241B)
Projects
Deane Road Cemetery Restoration
Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation restored Deane Road Cemetery to become a self-sustaining learning resource and site of interest.
![Lancaster Priory Organ Replacement: Restoring Pipes to Lancaster Priory Organ Children learning about a pipe organ in a workshop](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/hg-08-16288_kitefestivalworkshopjuly23rd2011_jpg.jpg.webp?itok=bchsxSpS)
Projects
Lancaster Priory organ replacement
Lancaster Priory acquired a historic organ and held a series of public activities.
![Get Into Dry Stone Walling A group working on a stone wall](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/get_into_dry_stone_walling.jpg.webp?itok=cXC57jsx)
Projects
Get Into Dry Stone Walling
Disadvantaged 16-25 year olds took part in a successful training programme in dry stone walling across the North East.
![Ordsall Stadium Project sign at Ordsall Stadium](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/past_times_8_.jpg.webp?itok=iZVeq4EG)
Projects
Past Times
The history of Odsal Stadium – home to the Bradford Bulls – was protected for future generations as part of this project.
![Hen harriers - skydancers School children holding hen harrier models](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/bellingham_5.jpg.webp?itok=PTfoBhfq)
Projects
Helping hen harriers to thrive on moorlands
Through a programme of community engagement and learning activities, the RSPB inspired people to help conserve hen harriers across their remaining breeding strongholds in northern England.
![Water wheel which powers Shepherd Wheel Water wheel which powers Shepherd Wheel](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/hg-07-01391_hg0701391shepherdwheelconservationproject29.jpg.webp?itok=Ih1lMlQI)
Projects
Shepherd Wheel Conservation Project
The Shepherd Wheel, the only remaining working example of a metal working shop and a Scheduled Ancient Monument, is gazed at in wonder by more than 30,000 people a year.
![Preston Hall Outside view of Preston Hall](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/preston_hall_museum-resized.jpg.webp?itok=wvvsZCjg)
Projects
Preston Hall Museum Project
Following a £7million refurbishment Preston Hall is able to display a wider range of the 90,000-plus items in the Stockton Museum Services' collection.
![Children performing at City Varieties Music Hall Children performing at City Varieties Music Hall](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/projects/hg-07-00095_cityvarietiesyouththeatreonstage.jpg.webp?itok=_qOvUEBZ)
Projects
City Varieties Music Hall
Comedy, dancing and music used to ring out triumphantly at Leeds City Varieties Music Hall, but its auditorium had fallen silent and it was threatened with closure under health and safety grounds. It was at this crucial point that a £2,739,000 grant was awarded to ensure its survival.