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National Lottery Awards open for public nominations
Let us know which National Lottery-funded projects deserve special recognition at the National Lottery Awards.
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World of books and stories saved by National Lottery
A world of beloved characters and timeless stories has been saved for generations of booklovers to enjoy.
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7 top heritage openings to try this spring
As we say goodbye to the winter months, there are plenty of National Lottery-funded heritage attractions to discover across the UK.
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Leeds Eulogy project to celebrate Jamaican lives
An “uplifting” tribute is to be made to the many first-generation Jamaicans who travelled 5,000 miles to make a new life in the city of Leeds.
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How The National Lottery transformed London’s first Borough of Culture
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has invested more than £20million into Waltham Forest, helping it to become the Mayor of London’s first ever London Borough of Culture.
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Magnificent Knole ready to reveal its secrets
Six-hundred-year-old Knole has an illustrious history. In its time it’s been a medieval palace for archbishops, a favourite deer-hunting spot for Henry VIII and the inspiration behind Virginia Woolf’s novel Orlando. But by 2013 the grand estate house in Kent had fallen into decline. Rain, damp
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Secrets of Essex's Sculpture Town revealed in new archive
This week sees the launch of Art UK’s Sculpture Project: a free-to-access online treasure trove of all of the UK’s publicly owned sculptures.
Roseanna Cunningham MSP launches the Biodiversity Challenge Fund.
Scottish Natural Heritage
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New funding for Scotland's biodiversity
The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Scottish Natural Heritage are working together to fund projects which will help save endangered species, improve habitats and increase access to nature.
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Pioneering Heritage Impact Fund opens
A trailblazing partnership is for the first time investing National Lottery money in loan finance that will deliver economic and social benefits to communities across the UK.
Enjoying Dyffryn Gardens in Wales
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National Lottery Heritage Fund unveils plans for Wales’ heritage
We have engaged with over 13,000 people all around the UK, including National Lottery players and heritage organisations, on our priorities for the next five years as the UK’s biggest funder of heritage. Among the views gathered were widespread support for the breadth of heritage work we support
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Welcome to New Trustee and Chair of the Scotland Committee
Ray Macfarlane will join the National Lottery Heritage Fund’s Board as the Scotland Trustee on 1 April 2019.
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Sleaford’s historic drinking fountain to enter the fightback against plastic waste
Thirty five million plastic bottles are used every day in the UK, contributing to what is widely acknowledged as a crisis for our environment.
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LGBTQ+ heritage: building an inclusive future
At the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we want to support an inclusive heritage sector. Policy advisor Liz Ellis highlights some of the LGBTQ+ heritage projects we have been proud to support.
Assistant conservator Lydia Messerschmidt views the mummy mask and wreath of Montsuef at the National Museum of Scotland
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Scotland’s National Museum unveils final phase of dramatic transformation
Three new galleries at the National Museum of Scotland opened to the public this week. It marks the completion of a 15-year, £80million redevelopment, creating one of the world’s finest museums.
610 Squadron at Biggin Hill
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Hear the real voices of the Battle of Britain at Biggin Hill Memorial Museum
The airfield that played a pivotal role in the Battle of Britain is now home to a National Lottery funded museum, sharing the stories and voices of those who lived and served there.
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New-look National Lottery Heritage Fund unveils plans for the next five years
Decisions on around 80% of all funding by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, which is changing its name from the Heritage Lottery Fund, will be made in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales and three new English areas. Our new approach A major focus on nature, communities, and on ensuring everyone is
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Changing lives: Jade's journey from care to college
In her 22 years, Jade has experienced more hardship than most people encounter in a lifetime. Born to a heroin addict mother, Jade spent most of her childhood in the care system. Asked about the happy times in her childhood, Jade is unequivocal: the years living with her grandma in Trimdon village.
Hello from the new-look National Lottery Heritage Fund!
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Hello from the new-look National Lottery Heritage Fund!
We have a new name – The National Lottery Heritage Fund. It’s a new chapter for us, although much of the great work we do remains the same.