North

Since 1994 we have awarded over £2.1bn of National Lottery and other funding to 12,700 projects in the 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.

Find out more and explore available funding.

Watch our video that takes you through the process of applying for a £10,000–£250,000 grant

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.

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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):

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

Publications

England, North: committee decisions June 2024

Schedule of decisions for The National Lottery Heritage Fund Committee for England, North meeting on 20 June 2024.

Banners and historic photographs inside the Shipbuilders Gallery.

Inside the new shipbuilding gallery which is showcasing the area's rich heritage. Credit: The Dock Museum.

Projects

Sharing Barrow's past, present and future

27/09/2024

The Dock Museum in Barrow-in-Furness has undergone a major refurbishment to celebrate the area’s rich shipbuilding and engineering heritage.

21/06/2018

A woman stands outside in front of a bike-mounted display of pictures and other exhibits. She holds a clipboard and talks to a woman and two young children.

The museum takes to the streets in Sheffield. Photo: courtesy of Bloc Projects / Harcourt Road Project.

Projects

Harcourt Road: parallel histories in Sheffield and Hong Kong

A mobile museum is collecting stories of activism, identity and placemaking across two streets 6,000 miles apart.

10/06/2024

Two people of Chinese heritage play a drum in a procession, while people in the background hold placards with photos of Chinese relatives

Ancestral Futures by Eelyn Lee and collaborators, commissioned by Dig Where You Stand. Photo: Anh Do.

Stories

How artists can uncover hidden histories and fill gaps in the archives

South Yorkshire project Dig Where You Stand invited creatives to explore the often overlooked and poorly documented evidence of people from diverse ethnic communities across the area's history.

A front of a red brick building with many chimneys on top of the fish smokehouse

The front of Peterson's following restoration. Credit: The Peterson's Project.

Projects

Securing a future for iconic buildings at Grimsby Dock

The Peterson’s Project has restored two important buildings of fishing heritage to their former glory following National Lottery support.

22/11/2018

An artist kneels in front of a painted wall with an intricate pattern on a purple background

Street artist NeSpoon has created artwork on the streets of Bradford, as part of BD: Walls.

Stories

Celebrating Bradford as the City of Culture 2025

The vibrant West Yorkshire city has announced the first events to showcase its incredible heritage and culture across the district throughout 2025, thanks to National Lottery players.

People walk around the exhibits including peace banners and posters

Exhibition and collection items on display in the new building at Salt Mills. Credit: The Peace Museum.

Projects

Bradford’s unique museum exploring peace moves to Saltaire

The Peace Museum has made its collection more accessible in its new permanent home at Salt Mills in Saltaire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

19/07/2022

People looking at display cases in a mezzanine gallery.

Meet the Changemakers event on Manchester Museum Top Floor. Credit: Manchester Museum.

Stories

Case study: Roots and Branches

Joint winners of the Sustainable Project of the Year Award at the Museums + Heritage Awards 2024, Manchester Museum and Museum Development England, share their tips for growing a Carbon Literate museum community.

Sun setting at the iconic Bowerman's Nose in Dartmoor

Bowerman's Nose, Dartmoor.

Projects

Our Common Cause: Upland Commons

A 25-partner project awarded £2.3million to secure the future of upland commons across four treasured landscapes for people and nature.

26/09/2017

Dr Ruth Starr-Keddle carrying out a meadow survey in Upper Swaledale, Yorkshire Dales National Park. Credit: North Pennines partnership.

Projects

Tees-Swale: Naturally Connected

A £5.7million Heritage Fund delivery grant is helping to reverse the decline of some of the UK’s most important natural landscapes in the north of England.

24/04/2018