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Celebrating two years of Digital Skills for Heritage
This month we are marking two years of our Digital Skills for Heritage initiative by looking at how far we’ve come, and where we’re going next.
Videos
Inspiration for your heritage project
Engagement Manager Debbie Cooper explores what 'heritage' can mean and shares examples of projects we've funded in the Midlands & East of England.
A World of Good exhibition
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Four projects shortlisted for excellence in environmental sustainability
Low-carbon renovations and exhibitions featuring recycled materials and strong environmental messages recognised in this year's Museums + Heritage Sustainable Project of the Year shortlist.
Saltdean Lido. Credit: Xavier Buendia.
Stories
Restoration begins at iconic 1930s Saltdean Lido
A £7.5million restoration project has begun to bring Saltdean Lido back to its former glory, part-funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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How Digital Skills for Heritage has helped us
To celebrate two years of Digital Skills for Heritage, we spoke to grantees about how it has benefited their organisations.
Lucy Crompton-Reid, Wikimedia UK Chief Executive
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Working with digital volunteers
Lucy Crompton-Reid, Wikimedia UK Chief Executive, tells us how to inspire and engage digital volunteers.
Blogs
Dr Sheree Mack: passion projects and empowering women
Dr Sheree Mack, co-ordinator of the National Lottery-funded Wayfinding project, discusses leadership, role models and how we can help all women thrive.
Publications
Driving long-term positive change through place-based funding
We investigate the impact of our funding for placemaking and explore how our we can better support people and places to thrive across the UK.
WWT Castle Espie Wetland Centre is offering 2-for-1 entry.
Credit: Sam Stafford/WWT.
Stories
Special offers at stunning heritage sites across the UK
Hundreds of heritage venues across the UK are offering special offers for National Lottery players between for National Lottery Open Week – discover some of our favourites.
Opening of the geothermal pool
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Case study: Penzance Jubilee Pool
Penzance's Jubilee Pool won Sustainable Project of the Year at the Museums + Heritage Awards 2021
Blogs
How ‘small’ grants can make a big impact for communities
Our Director of Wales marks St David’s Day by reflecting on how the wisdom of the Welsh patron saint can bring communities closer to their heritage.
Festival artwork for Wondrous Stories. Credit: Dan Tucker
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Exciting programme of cultural events for Birmingham 2022 Festival
Birmingham 2022 Festival announces its six-month-long programme of events, bringing together sports, heritage and culture to showcase the West Midlands’ unique character.
Publications
Increased investment levels in under-served areas
We look at the key learnings and recommendations from the first 24 months of our Areas of Focus initiative.
Jasspreet Thethi and friend at Never Going Underground exhibition
Stories
LGBTQ+ projects that mean the most to us
We are proud to fund projects which celebrate LGBTQ+ history - here are a few of our staff members' favourites.
Credit: Chris Gorman/Big Ladder Photography
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Open weekend announced for UK’s first marine park
Plymouth Sound National Marine Park has announced details of its first programme of community activities, after receiving £9.5million as part of the Heritage Horizon Awards.
The Hope Happenings parade in Carlisle. Photo credit: Rachel Bywater
Blogs
Hope Streets: moving a heritage festival online
How young people helped a Kick the Dust project embrace digital during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Field Cricket (Gryllus campestris) nymph basking at burrow entrance to promote moulting. Sussex, UK. April
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Bringing England’s species Back from the Brink of extinction
As Back from the Brink draws to a close, we look at how this game-changing conservation programme has helped turn the tide for some of England’s most threatened species.
Videos
Introducing our Dynamic Collections campaign
Meet some of the people working on the campaign and hear how we'll champion collections that are inclusive, evolving and sustainable. Want to know more? Explore our Dynamic Collections hub