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 Forsinard Flows Nature Reserve, in the Flow Country UNESCO World Heritage Site, Scotland. Photo: Euan Myles / RSPB. 80 years of UNESCO: how our funding protects globally important heritage sites A group of people do crossed fingers at Manchester Art Gallery. Get involved in Crossed Finger Selfie Day 2025 How do we support historic Places of Worship? 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 Improvements included new community hubs and a café. Credit: Bowring Park. Restoring Bowring Park to the people of Liverpool A new public programme exploring themes of nature, heritage and reflection will open the cemetery to a broader range of people. Credit: Culture Comms Collective. Protecting the heritage of Highgate Cemetery The project is inspiring children and young people and helping them feel connected to the building’s heritage. Credit: Richard Lakos. Transforming the Poor Priests’ Hospital in Canterbury 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
Improvements included new community hubs and a café. Credit: Bowring Park. Restoring Bowring Park to the people of Liverpool
A new public programme exploring themes of nature, heritage and reflection will open the cemetery to a broader range of people. Credit: Culture Comms Collective. Protecting the heritage of Highgate Cemetery
The project is inspiring children and young people and helping them feel connected to the building’s heritage. Credit: Richard Lakos. Transforming the Poor Priests’ Hospital in Canterbury