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 Curating for Change Fellows at the Museum of London. Credit: Museum of London How to make recruitment fair and open to all Ulster Folk Museum is offering free entry on 25 and 26 March Free entry and special offers at hundreds of heritage places this spring Shortlist announced for Sustainable Project of the Year 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 Townsend Street Church in Belfast. Ulster Orchestra transforming Townsend Street Church into music and heritage centre In Lochnell Mine visitors can experience how Wanlockhead's miners worked. Photo: The National Lottery Heritage Fund/Leyla Webbe. Lead turns Gold! The Museum of Lead Mining is 50 Bilsthorpe Colliery site then and now. Photo: Neil Pledge and Inspire. Miner2Major: community works together to celebrate and protect Sherwood Forest 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
Townsend Street Church in Belfast. Ulster Orchestra transforming Townsend Street Church into music and heritage centre
In Lochnell Mine visitors can experience how Wanlockhead's miners worked. Photo: The National Lottery Heritage Fund/Leyla Webbe. Lead turns Gold! The Museum of Lead Mining is 50
Bilsthorpe Colliery site then and now. Photo: Neil Pledge and Inspire. Miner2Major: community works together to celebrate and protect Sherwood Forest