Publications
Advice on fundraising in a time of crisis
Researcher and evaluator Henrietta Hopkins, Director of Hopkins Van Mil, introduces a new report which finds that heritage endowments are a cornerstone of resilience in challenging times.
Children attend a Mackintosh at the Willow event
News
National Lottery Awards 2021 shortlist announced – which project gets your vote?
Nominations recognise outstanding National Lottery funded projects that are making a difference for people and heritage across the UK.
Photo: Windsor Fellowship
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Kickstarting careers and diversifying the heritage sector
We’re providing opportunities for young people to advance their careers in the heritage sector through our traineeships and internships.
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How we’re working towards an ambitious vision of inclusive heritage
The Review, launched in June 2020, drew on internal expertise and evidence, commissioned external research and examined best practice in the heritage sector and beyond. We set out to define an ambitious vision of inclusive heritage for ourselves and the sector. It was led by Andrew White, Director
160-million-year-old crocodile skull.
Credit: Bath Royal
Stories
Discover fascinating heritage on display for first time
An unseen Turner painting is among a range of heritage objects to go on display for the first time thanks to National Lottery funding.
Design visual of the Natural History Museum garden. Credit: Feilden Fowles and J & L Gibbons
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£3.2million for the Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Project
A major project will support wildlife in London and other UK cities through a biodiverse green space, scientific innovation and engaging young people.
At the Hunterian Museum
Credit: The Hunterian 364
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Heritage leaders reveal their path to digital success
We speak to three heritage leaders to discover some of the key ingredients of digital leadership and hear about a new, free digital resource.
One of last year’s grantees: Tin Shed Theatre company
Stories
15-Minute Heritage grant programme for local heritage in Wales re-opens
Communities across Wales can now apply for grants between £3,000 and £10,000 to help celebrate local heritage.
Marquess of Anglesey's Column
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Latest National Lottery funding opens up access to heritage
More than £14million has been awarded to projects that will help a wider range of people benefit from heritage.
Photo: Chester Zoo
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£40million boost for nature recovery and green jobs
Ninety nature projects across England have been awarded funding from the Government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund.
News
David Livingstone Birthplace re-opens
The birthplace one of Scotland’s most famous explorers has re-opened following a £6.86million National Lottery grant.
Stories
Dead Space to Living Place: Transforming Rectory Lane Cemetery
Rectory Lane Cemetery was transformed from a neglected 'dead space' into a vibrant community space and wildlife haven.
Blogs
The importance of funding nature
To celebrate the start of Love Parks Week, our Head of Land & Nature Policy, Drew Bennellick, discusses the benefits of green spaces and why we fund them.
Kresen Kernow
News
Join our Committees in England and Scotland
It has been so rewarding to support the National Lottery Heritage Fund, make a profound difference to heritage and culture in the UK, and, importantly, for people, communities and the environment. - Izzy Mohammed, current Committee Member for England, Midlands & East Guide our funding We are seeking
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Chief Executive, Ros Kerslake CBE to leave The Heritage Fund at end of 2021
Ros Kerslake CBE has announced that she will step down from her role as Chief Executive of The National Lottery Heritage Fund at the end of 2021.
Wentworth Woodhouse volunteers
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New £1million funding for digital volunteering
New National Lottery funding will boost digital skills in the heritage sector by helping organisations develop digital volunteering opportunities.
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New grants to break barriers to accessing nature
We’re launching a £380,000 grant programme to encourage people from disadvantaged and marginalised communities across Wales to get in touch with nature.
Site of the new marine park at Plymouth.
Credit: Chris Gorman/Big Ladder Photography
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Heritage Horizon Awards: £50million to five life-changing projects
We are proud to announce the recipients of our Heritage Horizon Awards. Over £50million of funding has been awarded to five transformational projects across the UK. When we launched the Heritage Horizon Awards in 2019, we set out to fund ideas that unlocked possibility. From innovative farming