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 Blyth Tall Ship has created inspiring volunteer opportunities in the north east. Photo: Colin McLean Photography. Grantee Q&A: the importance of collaborating, learning and adapting Volunteers at the Railworld Wildlife Haven. Credit: Railworld Wildlife Haven. Case study: Railworld Wildlife Haven’s journey to an award-winning attraction The museum worked with charities and the community to adopt NaviLens technology. Credit: Flick Baker. The app transforming visitor experience for museum-goers with vision impairment 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 The spire of Porlock's St Dubricius Church made out of oak shingle. Credit: St Dubricius Church Parochial Church Council. Saving the rare spire on Porlock’s church Misty morning sand dunes at Merthyr Mawr National Nature Reserve. Credit: Sasha Ufnowska. Safeguarding the future of Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve A photograph documenting National Service in the RAF. Credit: The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Preserving the voices of Wales’ National Service veterans 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
The spire of Porlock's St Dubricius Church made out of oak shingle. Credit: St Dubricius Church Parochial Church Council. Saving the rare spire on Porlock’s church
Misty morning sand dunes at Merthyr Mawr National Nature Reserve. Credit: Sasha Ufnowska. Safeguarding the future of Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve
A photograph documenting National Service in the RAF. Credit: The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Preserving the voices of Wales’ National Service veterans
