Blog
Finding 'a home' in the heritage sector
Working as a black person in the heritage sector can be isolating. Connecting with peers has been essential.
Refine
Blog
How a medieval church is supporting mental health in Ipswich
Grade II* listed St Mary at the Quay reopened in 2016 as heritage and wellbeing centre Quay Place. This World Mental Health Day, we go behind the scenes.
Blog
Every voice matters - collecting black stories
A few months into his new role, Nasir Adam explains what he's doing to bring the museum together with black communities across Wales.
Story
After Windrush - telling stories of struggle and celebration
Huddersfield community leader Milton Brown on the very personal journey which led to the film Windrush: The Years After, part-funded by The National Lottery.
News article
Let the celebrations begin: The National Lottery is 25
Today marks the beginning of six weeks of celebrations for The National Lottery’s 25th Birthday.
Story
Meet five rare species who’ll see a brighter future in the Brecks
After a £2millon National Lottery grant, the landscape and wildlife of the Brecks is set for a boost.
Blog
A quick peek at our forthcoming digital campaign, plus new funding
Earlier this year we announced our intention to launch a digital campaign aimed at helping heritage organisations to achieve their own digital goals. The official launch is still a few months away, but we are busy readying for it by setting up various workstreams, or "tranches". Different tranches
Story
25 years: From church to grime, Waltham Forest celebrates its heritage
To celebrate The National Lottery’s 25th Birthday, three very different groups in Waltham Forest share their stories of how its investment has transformed a place they all love.
Story
25 years: discovering the origins of grime and connecting communities in Waltham Forest
Since the National Lottery began 25 years ago, more than £20million has been invested in Waltham Forest’s heritage. It’s restored historic buildings, helped nature thrive and rejuvenated streets. It’s also explored some incredible community stories, including the history of grime music. “It’s helped