We are the largest funder for the UK's heritage Since 1994, we have awarded over £9.9billion raised by National Lottery players and on behalf of the UK and devolved governments to more than 54,000 heritage projects across the UK. Photo: Joanne Coates / North Pennines National Landscape. See how we can support you Black History Month Heritage has a crucial role to play in contributing to a flourishing, more equitable and inclusive society. Photo: Putting Ourselves in the Picture. Explore black heritage projects Our delivery plan 2026–2029 We’ll invest £1.4billion in heritage and communities over the next three years. Photo: HMS Caroline © Maritime Belfast Trust. Explore the delivery plan Previous Next Latest news and stories The Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank. Credit: Anthony Holloway. Get involved in #HeritageTreasures on 14 January 2026 The Disabled People’s Archive is preserving moments of protest and community. Credit: The Disabled People's Archive, Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People. Access and activism: the archives preserving disabled people’s heritage Belfast Historic Waterfront at sunset. Photo: Maritime Belfast Trust. We're investing in places to bring communities together and unlock the potential of heritage Pagination Previous page Next page All news and stories Funding We fund projects that connect people to the UK’s heritage with grants from £10,000. What we fund Projects Hannah, Project Officer, with vegetables harvested from the community garden. Credit: Gloucestershire Archives. Case study: Gloucestershire Archives’ prize-winning environmentally friendly project Archive image of Yorrie Evans, the first Welsh weightlifter to compete at the Olympic Games. Credit: Stephen Evans. Preserving Wales’ weightlifting stories The historic light tower at the entrance to Dunure Harbour. Credit: Eddie Telford. Shaping the future of Dunure's heritage Pagination Previous page Next page Projects Quick links Acknowledging your grant Decisions Get funding Good practice guidance Jobs Logos Keep up-to-date You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Sign up to our newsletter and never miss out on another story! Email Consent By subscribing, you confirm you've read and agree to our terms and conditions. We also urge you to read our privacy policy which gives you more control over your information and clearly explains how we use it. Subscribe Leave this field blank
Hannah, Project Officer, with vegetables harvested from the community garden. Credit: Gloucestershire Archives. Case study: Gloucestershire Archives’ prize-winning environmentally friendly project
Archive image of Yorrie Evans, the first Welsh weightlifter to compete at the Olympic Games. Credit: Stephen Evans. Preserving Wales’ weightlifting stories
The historic light tower at the entrance to Dunure Harbour. Credit: Eddie Telford. Shaping the future of Dunure's heritage
