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):
Friday 5 September
- Meet the Funders Wigan Borough (in person), 1–3pm
Thursday 11 September
Tuesday 23 September
- Lancaster District CVS Funding Fair 2025 Appointments (in person), 9:30am–1:45pm
- Lancaster District CVS Funding Fair 2025 Open Marketplace (in person), 1:25–3:30pm
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
Afro Solo
The Afro Solo UK project documented the story of African migration into Greater Manchester during the 1920s–1960s.

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Winckley Square Gardens
A programme to improve access to Winckley Square, Preston, and celebrate the significant heritage of the gardens.

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Restoring Moor Park, Preston’s oldest and largest park
Moor Park is a Victorian Park to the north of central Preston covering 40 acres.

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Runcorn Hill Park
Restoring and revitalising a park for the whole community.

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Crime and Punishment - Leeds Town Hall
A £46,600 grant allowed a glimpse into the world of Victorian crime and punishment by breathing new life into the nineteenth century courtroom in historic Leeds Town Hall.

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Manchester's Victoria Baths - Our Heritage
Victoria Baths Trust and the Friends of Victoria Baths have been working towards the restoration and reopening of Victoria Baths since 1993.

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Chat Moss Vision
This project aims to restore and raise awareness of an important biodiversity habitat, home to a range of rare species.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Deane Road Cemetery Restoration
Liverpool Old Hebrew Congregation restored Deane Road Cemetery to become a self-sustaining learning resource and site of interest.

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Lancaster Priory organ replacement
Lancaster Priory acquired a historic organ and held a series of public activities.