From restoring buildings with centuries of choral heritage to championing environmental sustainability, these heritage gems will thrive again thanks to National Lottery players.

From iconic football shirts to the world’s first deep-sea diving helmet, we’re supporting projects to share rare historic objects with the public.

St Mary’s Church, Shrewsbury is awarded first prize in our acknowledgement competition with Hull Maritime, Croxteth Hall and Walled Gardens and Shakespeare North Playhouse runners up.

Our strategic initiative, Landscape Connections, will support long-term projects to boost nature recovery and connect more people to our most treasured landscapes.

The grants – ranging in value from £90,000 to £250,000 – will help projects develop resources and plans to bring their ambitions for heritage and communities to life in their local area. These Heritage Places are beginning a decade-long process of change with tailored support from our engagement

From museum gardens to a 1930s lido, there are plenty of opportunities to visit heritage that we have supported this summer.

This is one of our biggest investments into archives this century, made possible by National Lottery players.

We’re looking to support projects that will restore and improve protected land and seascapes across Wales through the Nature Networks Fund.

Celebrate your heritage project and let people know about upcoming events, what they can visit, or when your project is opening. Our social media moments reach thousands of users and regularly trend in the top five so getting involved is a great way to acknowledge your grant and reach new audiences

Find out how our funding has been used to ensure the living heritage of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities is preserved and continues to thrive.

To celebrate our 30th birthday we are on the hunt for inspirational people from amazing heritage projects supported by the National Lottery over the past 30 years.

The Scottish Crannog Centre and Manchester Museum and Museum Development England's North team were crowned sustainability award winners at the 22nd annual Museums + Heritage Awards.

Ten projects taking place across the capital are providing opportunities for people to be creative and get involved with heritage as part of a city-wide celebration.