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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.
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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
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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.
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Latest news and stories

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Design visual of the Natural History Museum garden. Credit: Feilden Fowles and J & L Gibbons

£3.2million for the Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Project

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At the Hunterian Museum Credit: The Hunterian 364

Heritage leaders reveal their path to digital success

One of last year’s grantees: Tin Shed Theatre company
One of last year’s grantees: Tin Shed Theatre company

15-Minute Heritage grant programme for local heritage in Wales re-opens

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Funding

We fund projects that connect people to the UK’s heritage with grants from £10,000.

What we fund

Projects

Projects