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 vibrant places, coastal landscapes, historic sites and diverse heritage. It’s part of our vision for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.
Get inspiration for your project
Take a look below at project case studies and latest news from your area.
Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open – if you have an idea for a project in Northern Ireland, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.
Our regular funding 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
Upcoming events led by the Northern Ireland team
You can also meet our team at one the following events (see event web page for further information and to book):
8 October
- Get to Know Us: The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Dromore (in person)
12 October
- Get to Know Us: The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Keady (in person)
20 October
- Get to Know Us: The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Portadown (in person)
Thinking about applying to us for a grant of up to £250,000? Submit a Project Enquiry to get feedback on your project idea before making a full application. We'll get back to you within 10 working days.
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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.
Contact details
Email: northernireland@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 028 9592 1901 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Postal address:
Arthur House
41 Arthur Street
Belfast, BT1 4GB
Projects
HMS Caroline
This project supported the transformation of HMS Caroline into a high-quality visitor attraction that tells the story of life on board the ship in times of war and peace.
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K K McArthur Centenary 1912-2012
100 years on, Ballymoney celebrated the Olympic marathon victory of one of its most famous sporting sons with an exhibition, public performances and workshops.
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SS Nomadic & Hamilton dock development
SS Nomadic, the tender vessel to the Titanic and the last remaining White Star Line ship in the world, was restored and opened as a visitor attraction in the Titanic Quarter in Belfast.
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A Sense of the Past: a Social History of Blindness in Northern Ireland
A Sense of the Past researched and recorded the first social history of blindness in Northern Ireland, covering the period from the 1800 to the present day.
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Exploring memories of Carnlough through photography
The project explored the heritage of Carnlough using a private collection of photographs taken by the late Jim McNeill during the 1960s and 1970s.
Stories
Changing lives: from Belfast welder to heritage blacksmith
Blogs
Duncairn Centre for Culture & Arts – one year on
Blogs
All-inclusive heritage adventures
News
Run-down UK parks and cemeteries in National Lottery windfall
News
Historypin launches new First World War Centenary hub
News
An online legacy of the First World War Centenary
News