Northern Ireland

Since 1994 we have awarded over £270m to 1,900 projects in Northern Ireland.

From Belfast’s rich industrial and maritime heritage, to luscious landscapes and parks, to museums bursting with the stories of local people, Northern Ireland has it all.

We’re proud to play a role in protecting and celebrating Northern Ireland’s diverse heritage. Explore just some of the projects, organisations and communities we have supported below.

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Email: northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 028 9592 1901 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)

Arthur House
41 Arthur Street
Belfast
BT1 4GB

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 via the main entrance to the lift lobby. There are lifts to reception on the second floor and a platform lift on this floor to the kitchen.

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News

Applications open for One Young World Heritage Fund scholarships

In partnership with One Young World, we are offering 10 young leaders in Northern Ireland the opportunity to attend the One Young World Summit 2023.

11/09/2023

Jodrell Bank Observatory, Cheshire.

News

Your thoughts on our new strategy, three months on

A new survey shows Heritage 2033 supports heritage need and is relevant to organisations’ priorities.

20/06/2023

Musicians playing Latin American folk music

Programme

National Lottery Grants for Heritage – £3,000 to £10,000

A funding programme for projects that connect people and communities to the national, regional and local heritage of the UK. Made possible thanks to National Lottery players. Grants available from £3,000 to £10,000.

Three people are looking at worksheets and smiling.

Participants at the residential event in June 2023, as part of Heritage Trade Up.

Stories

Five tips for more robust and innovative heritage organisations

Hear from the organisations who took part in our Business Support and Enterprise campaign about how they improved organisational resilience in challenging times.

The ship SS Great Britain in its dry dock

SS Great Britain Trust jointly won the sustainability award in 2023.

News

Could you be Sustainable Project of the Year 2024?

Enter the sustainability category for the Museums + Heritage Awards to showcase your approach to managing or communicating the impact of the climate crisis.

01/11/2023

Publications

Northern Ireland: Committee decisions for September 2023

Schedule of decisions for The National Lottery Heritage Fund Committee for Northern Ireland meeting on 5 September 2023.

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News

Sign up your project for National Lottery Open Week 2024

It’s a great way to acknowledge your Heritage Fund grant, reach new audiences and benefit from a national PR campaign!

17/10/2023

Torquay on the South Devon coast, with Torre Abbey in the foreground.

News

£200million funding for Heritage Places will boost local economies and pride in place

We’re forging long-term partnerships with towns and cities across the UK as part of a 10-year journey to help places thrive by unlocking the potential of their heritage.

08/10/2023

Publications

Northern Ireland: delegated decisions September 2023

Schedule of Decisions under delegated powers to Head of Investment for Northern Ireland on 25 September 2023.

An aerial view of St. Conan's Kirk in Scotland.

St. Conan's Kirk, Argyll, Scotland Photo: Andrew Prins

News

£12.2million investment to help save UK’s historic buildings

From the only thatched ice house of its kind to the oldest picture house in Northern Ireland, we have awarded 12 heritage buildings life-saving support.

26/09/2023

Donaghadee Harbour.

Projects

Sir Samuel Kelly Lifeboat commemorated with exhibition space in Donaghadee

Donaghadee Heritage has secured £90,000 to bring the story of the lifeboat and the town's history to life.

26/06/2023

A group of six women standing side by side with raised tea cups in their hands

Projects

You, Me and Tea

Exploring Northern Ireland’s association with tea, its trade links with India and China, and bringing diverse communities together.

24/06/2019

Two people install an artwork in an exhibition

Installation of 'Hair: Untold Stories', Horniman Museum and Gardens, December 2021.

News

Art Fund calls for museum partners in new UK-wide programme

Apply to Going Places, a new initiative to help you engage new audiences with your collections through collaborative working and touring exhibitions.

29/08/2023

Publications

Northern Ireland: Committee minutes for June 2023

Minutes of the Committee for Northern Ireland meeting held on 14 June 2023 at 10am via Microsoft Teams.