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How we're tackling the climate crisis
In our strategy, Heritage 2033, we have identified embedding environmental sustainability in our investment and operations as an organisational priority.
Environmental impact
Design visual of the Natural History Museum garden. Credit: Feilden Fowles and J & L Gibbons
News
£3.2million for the Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Project
A major project will support wildlife in London and other UK cities through a biodiverse green space, scientific innovation and engaging young people.
One of last year’s grantees: Tin Shed Theatre company
Stories
15-Minute Heritage grant programme for local heritage in Wales re-opens
Communities across Wales can now apply for grants between £3,000 and £10,000 to help celebrate local heritage.
Photo: Chester Zoo
News
£40million boost for nature recovery and green jobs
Ninety nature projects across England have been awarded funding from the Government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund.
Blogs
The importance of funding nature
To celebrate the start of Love Parks Week, our Head of Land & Nature Policy, Drew Bennellick, discusses the benefits of green spaces and why we fund them.
News
New grants to break barriers to accessing nature
We’re launching a £380,000 grant programme to encourage people from disadvantaged and marginalised communities across Wales to get in touch with nature.
Site of the new marine park at Plymouth. Credit: Chris Gorman/Big Ladder Photography
News
Heritage Horizon Awards: £50million to five life-changing projects
We are proud to announce the recipients of our Heritage Horizon Awards. Over £50million of funding has been awarded to five transformational projects across the UK. When we launched the Heritage Horizon Awards in 2019, we set out to fund ideas that unlocked possibility. From innovative farming
Woodwalton Fen. Credit: Robert Enderby
Projects
Peatland Progress: A New Vision for the Fens
We have awarded more than £8million to this ground-breaking project that addresses climate change, carbon emissions, biodiversity loss and the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
Smeaton's Tower. Credit: Summit Imagery.
Projects
Plymouth Sound National Marine Park
It will create the UK's first National Marine Park, revolutionising the way Plymouth interacts with its marine heritage.
News
Penzance pool wins Sustainable Project of the Year at Museums + Heritage Awards
The annual Museums + Heritage Awards, which took place online tonight (Thursday 1 July), celebrate the UK’s most innovative and inspiring heritage attractions, museums and galleries. The Heritage Fund sponsored the Sustainable Project of the Year for the second year running. This award recognises
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£6.5million for heritage projects in Staffordshire, Peterborough and Dudley
The projects aim to preserve key heritage sites, and will benefit a diverse range of people – from the church community to the locals of Stafford town centre. History at the Heart of Community Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Archives is receiving £3,964,000 for the History at the Heart of Community
Alexandra Park
Publications
Parks for People: why should we invest in parks?
Evidence from the Parks for People programme and six case studies uncovers the importance of our parks and how we can support them in future.