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Email: northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk
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Dr Simon Thurley CBE appointed as new Chair
The Prime Minister has appointed Dr Simon Thurley CBE as Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund and the National Heritage Memorial Fund.
Free virtual backgrounds show off England's stunning heritage
Free images of some of England's most beautiful venues are available to use as backdrops to video-calls as part of the government’s #HereforCulture campaign.
Full range of National Lottery funding resumes with refocused priorities for 2021-22
Applications are open for National Lottery Grants for Heritage from £3,000 up to £5million. We will prioritise projects that contribute to our recovery from the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Northern Ireland heritage on the road to recovery thanks to £5.28million funding
£5.28million Department of Communities funding will support 50 heritage organisations and 41 heritage workers, reaching across the sector and keeping vital skills alive.
Connecting Northern Ireland communities with their local heritage
Through the Community Heritage Fund, we’ve awarded 29 grants across Northern Ireland to help strengthen people’s connection with the heritage on their doorstep.
Community Heritage Fund Northern Ireland decisions
Schedule of Decisions for the Community Heritage Fund Northern Ireland
LGBT+ History Month: Conserving stories of Northern Ireland’s LGBT+ heritage
Richard O'Leary, project co-ordinator for The Troubles I’ve Seen, tells us how the project is going, how it has adapted during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and offers some advice.
Stonehenge illuminated in dedication to unsung champions of UK heritage
The historic takeover, unveiled by TV historian Sir Tony Robinson, is in honour of eight heritage heroes who have kept National Lottery funded projects going during the pandemic.
£1m Shared History Fund to mark Centenary of Northern Ireland
New fund opening today will support organisations seeking to mark the history of the Northern Ireland Centenary in 2021.
Disability History Month: changing attitudes
Richard Kramer, CEO of disability charity Sense, tells us how changing attitudes about disability through culture improves life for everyone.
Opening up the story of Northern Ireland's railways to everyone
Disability charity Destined Ltd are improving access to the Foyle Valley Railway Museum.
Disability charity Destined Ltd are improving access to the Foyle Valley Railway Museum.
