Twenty projects are to receive funding from the Species Survival Fund, a partnership with Defra to boost the quality and quantity of wildlife-rich habitats.

The Museums + Heritage Awards have announced the shortlist for the sustainability category. Discover how these projects are demonstrating best practice.

Three churches working to establish themselves as hubs for heritage and communities are receiving funding to support their plans for vital repairs and public activities.

The Heritage Fund is saddened to hear of the death of Lord Jacob Rothschild, 87, who was a champion for the UK’s heritage.

National Lottery Open Week is back, taking place from Saturday 9 to Sunday 17 March.

We’ve changed our application guidance and forms to reflect our new strategy, simplified our materials and made our requirements more proportionate to the amount of money you’re applying for.

From urban walking routes and dramatic wild landscapes to Regency gardens, we’re funding projects that will connect communities with their natural heritage.

We’re kicking off our 30th birthday year by shining a spotlight on heritage leaders and people who make heritage projects possible, and we’re encouraging you to join in.

Leaders from six projects we’ve funded have taken home a prize this year.

Our £5 million partnership with The Architectural Heritage Fund will support local organisations from Cornwall to Caernarfon and Derry/Londonderry to Aberdeenshire.