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.
Get funding
If you have an idea for a project in Northern Ireland, we would love to hear from you.
Application advice events
Our regular 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
Contact us
Follow us on Twitter/X: @HeritageFundNI
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We work flexibly and conduct some of our day-to-day business from home.
Please send all items electronically via northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk and not by post.
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.
Projects
You, Me and Tea
Exploring Northern Ireland’s association with tea, its trade links with India and China, and bringing diverse communities together.
Publications
Northern Ireland: delegated decisions August 2023
News
Art Fund calls for museum partners in new UK-wide programme
Publications
Northern Ireland: Committee minutes for June 2023
Blogs
Simplicity, flexibility and heritage projects rooted in communities
Publications
Northern Ireland: Committee minutes for March 2023
Publications
Northern Ireland: delegated decisions, July 2023
Publications
Northern Ireland: delegated decisions, June 2023
Publications
Northern Ireland: delegated decisions, May 2023
Projects
Faughan Valley’s ancient woodlands open to the public
The Woodland Trust project is reconnecting people with the outdoors by using trees and woodlands to build a resilient landscape that’s a haven for wildlife.
Blogs
Inspiring pride in place through a volunteer-supported festival
Projects
Linen Biennale presents a new chapter in Northern Ireland’s linen history
Linen Biennale celebrates the versatility and beauty of linen with a packed events programme bringing people together to share skills and reimagine the fabric’s future.