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 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 Previous Next Latest news and stories Images of Egypt and Palestine £20m birthday bonanza! Lottery money continues to play massive role in protecting UK’s much-loved landscapes Overlooking the Tomintoul and Glenlivet landscape Landscape conservation making a real difference to rural regeneration 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 Gallery opening event Environment Gallery, Mansfield Museum and Art Gallery Disabled volunteers interviewing people with cerebral palsy Speaking For Ourselves A crinoline-style skirt and matching bodice, in white cotton gauze with extensive beetle wing embroidery Costume through the Centuries 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
A crinoline-style skirt and matching bodice, in white cotton gauze with extensive beetle wing embroidery Costume through the Centuries
