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Heritage Emergency Fund supports hundreds of organisations across the UK
Our Heritage Emergency Fund helped more than 950 organisations across the UK to cope with the challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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Glastonbury Abbey reopens thanks to emergency funding
After closing completely due to the coronavirus pandemic, Glastonbury Abbey has been able to reopen safely thanks to National Lottery emergency funding.
Photo credit: Keeping it Wild
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Government’s £40million Green Recovery Challenge Fund opens for applications
Ros Kerslake, Chief Executive of The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “I am delighted that we are distributing the Green Recovery Challenge Fund on behalf of Defra. We are committed to supporting the nature and environment sector quickly and effectively through this fund.” Who is it for The
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Developing digital leadership in heritage
Anra Kennedy reports back from Leading the Sector – our digital skills development course for heritage leaders.
Stories
Keeping Eastern and Central European community stories alive
Birmingham-based Polish Expats Association receive a £30,000 emergency grant to protect heritage in their community space and online.
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Full steam ahead for Merseyside ship following emergency grant
Built in 1913, Steam Tug Kerne served as a Royal Navy ship in the First World War and is the only remaining operational steam tug of her type in the UK. But the sudden hit of coronavirus (COVID-19) meant the Kerne’s days on the water were numbered. Since her retirement as a working vessel, this coal
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Emergency funds help protect treasured Mourne landscape
National Lottery funding will help Mourne Heritage Trust protect the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as it receives unprecedented number of visitors.
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Liverpool’s black history kept alive thanks to emergency funding
A vital Liverpool organisation has avoided closure and is continuing to share the diverse stories of the city's past.
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Black and brown faces in green spaces
Since the age of 12, I have been fascinated by natural landscapes, rocks and the stories they can tell us about the history of our Earth.
Dr Habib and Stephen Welsh with project participant, Urussa
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South Asian heritage: truth-telling and transformation
Dr Sadia Habib and Stephen Welsh take a look at how more UK museums are considering ways of deepening engagement with South Asian communities and heritage.
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Virtual book club celebrates Punjabi heritage
We explore how National Lottery funding helped the United Kingdom Punjab Heritage Association (UKPHA) adapt to lockdown and launch an award-winning virtual book club.
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Digital Skills for Heritage receives funding boost
£1million Government funding for digital skills initiative will enable us to further support the heritage sector's recovery. Our Head of Digital Policy, Josie Fraser, explains.
Alistair McNaught
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Making heritage websites accessible to all
When producing our new guide to online accessibility, Alistair McNaught’s research identified how heritage organisations can make their online content open to all. He tells us more.
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Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft: adapting in difficult times
Now open again, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft discovered new ways to engage communities and increase resilience during lockdown.
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The Nishkam Centre: building heritage for future generations
The Birmingham organisation is using National Lottery funding and 'selfless service' to record stories and support communities.
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Marking a milestone in the heritage sector's recovery
I believe and sincerely hope that today marks a key milestone in the heritage sector’s recovery from the hardships and tests it has faced as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. In partnership with our colleagues at Historic England, we are delivering the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage
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New £92million Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage launches
Applications are now open for the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage, which will help heritage organisations recover from the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Partners and pioneers – building back after the pandemic
Town centres are struggling – after the pandemic, innovative partnerships and investment in heritage can help them flourish again.