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A view of the now-destroyed tree at Sycamore Gap on Hadrian's Wall.
Preventing acts of criminal damage to heritage sites is a critical concern. Photo: Gordon Leggett, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Stories

Crime, AI and innovation: what our heritage sector surveys revealed in 2025

Our new UK Heritage Pulse research investigates the impact of crime on heritage settings. It’s the latest insight from our conversations to understand the views and experiences of our sector.
Young volunteers at the wheel of a ship out at sea on a sunny day.
Blyth Tall Ship has created inspiring volunteer opportunities in the north east. Photo: Colin McLean Photography.

Stories

Grantee Q&A: the importance of collaborating, learning and adapting

We asked grantees from the Highlands to the Midlands to share their reflections and advice on the different stages of their journey with us – from application, through delivery, to evaluation.
A young girl in a white dress and boots takes a penalty kick.
A community project in Airdrie, home of the world's first penalty kick, has supported the development of the Felt Experience Resource Kit. Photo: North Lanarkshire Council.

Stories

Putting people’s memories at the heart of heritage-inspired regeneration

We’ve developed a free resource to help heritage projects to understand their communities' felt experience and how this can shape more effective, considerate decision making and sustainable planning.
Visitors walk along the pathway to see the Mary Rose ship.
The Mary Rose was built in 1510-11 at the start of Henry VIII’s reign and was one of his favourite ships until it sank in 1545. Credit: Hufton and Crow.

Stories

How our grant ‘turbocharged’ the Mary Rose Museum’s resilience

A heritage project focused on organisational sustainability strengthened the museum’s future, created new opportunities and deepened relationships with its community and peers.
A group of men and women in high vis jackets and outdoor attire gather around a newly built bench on a wooded hillside.
A community group build benches as part of the Lost Peatlands project. Photo: Neath Port Talbot Council.

Stories

Grantee Q&A: how to build a compelling project narrative

Richy Pulman from Neath Port Talbot council shares lessons learned during its Landscape Connections project – from how to make your application easy to understand, to the importance of asking for help.
A remote, contemporary bird-watching tower in the middle of vast wetlands. Across a wooden causeway, two birdwatchers depart the tower.
Forsinard Flows Nature Reserve, in the Flow Country UNESCO World Heritage Site, Scotland. Photo: Euan Myles / RSPB.

News

80 years of UNESCO: how our funding protects globally important heritage sites

Thanks to the support of National Lottery players, we’ve invested more than £1billion in heritage projects of all shapes and sizes throughout the UK’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Biospheres and Geoparks.
A group of people stand in Manchester Art Gallery doing the crossed fingers.
A group of people do crossed fingers at Manchester Art Gallery.

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Get involved in Crossed Finger Selfie Day 2025

Join us on social media on Wednesday 19 November to say a big thank you to National Lottery players for making your heritage project possible.
An aerial view of a historic country church, with soaring square tower and surrounding graveyard.

Videos

How do we support historic Places of Worship?

We provide grants from £10,000 to £10million to ensure that the heritage of churches, chapels, mandirs, mosques and more are protected and celebrated. In this video, members of our team introduce example projects and explain how to apply for funding.
Twimukye Mushaka smiles whilst looking at a portrait of herself on display.
A portrait of Twimukye Mushaka, by photographer Karen Gordon, featured in the project's exhibition highlighting migrant stories in Scotland.

Stories

Grantee Q&A: building a platform for a community's heritage

Nazek Ramadan from Migrant Voice shares her reflections and advice on the different stages of their project’s journey – from the challenges of the application process to the joys of providing amazing opportunities for their community.
A pond with a bridge over it and footpath next to it on a sunny day
An old iron railway bridge has been repurposed as a footbridge over a pond, one of the many habitats created in this inner-city green space. Credit: Railworld Wildlife Haven.

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Enter the Sustainable Project of the Year award 2026

We’re proud to sponsor the sustainability prize at the Museums + Heritage awards, celebrating outstanding projects and exhibitions that are addressing the climate crisis.

If you query is regarding our application portal, please contact our support team.