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 School children visit the Birmingham Botanical Garden glasshouses. Credit: Irina Mackie. £20million awarded to six projects that connect people with natural heritage The new spaces have been designed with visitors of all ages and needs in mind. Photo: Jason Lock. Putting inclusion, access and participation at the heart of the National Science and Media Museum Voices Gloucester is supporting local people like Kelly Horsley to explore and share their heritage. Credit: Kelly Horsley. How community grants can support grassroots heritage 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 project will open up iniva's archive to the public. Credit: Francis Augusto / iniva. Living Legacies: collaboration, community and radicality Lavender Menace's archive space. Credit: Sigrid Nielsen. Preserving LGBTQ+ literary heritage at Edinburgh’s Lavender Menace archive Retired professional football goalkeeper Trevor Swinburne previously played for Sunderland. Credit: Foundation of Light. Improving community wellbeing through heritage-based learning 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 project will open up iniva's archive to the public. Credit: Francis Augusto / iniva. Living Legacies: collaboration, community and radicality
Lavender Menace's archive space. Credit: Sigrid Nielsen. Preserving LGBTQ+ literary heritage at Edinburgh’s Lavender Menace archive
Retired professional football goalkeeper Trevor Swinburne previously played for Sunderland. Credit: Foundation of Light. Improving community wellbeing through heritage-based learning
