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Simon Thurley, Chair of the Heritage Fund, walking between Chantelle Lindsay and Bobbi Benjamin-Wand, from London Wildlife Trust, at Camley Street Natural Park in London. Image © Broni Lloyd-Edwards.

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£5million to improve access to nature and combat climate change

We’re partnering with The Wildlife Trusts to bring nature to the heart of communities across the UK, as part of our Platinum Jubilee legacy investment.

17/03/2022

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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.

15/03/2022

People dancing as part of a cultural festival at the Birmingham Commonwealth games

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 brightly lit room with an exhibition including paper sculptures of birds and information panels

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.

10/03/2022

Saltdean Pool being enjoyed by the community after restoration in 2017

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.

Person stood in Hereford Cathedral. They are talking to the camera.

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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.

08/03/2022

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.

Two people looking through large binoculars

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.

People swimming and playing in the Jubilee Pool

Opening of the geothermal pool

Stories

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.

01/03/2022

Festival artwork, people are falling through the air looking excited. In front of Birmingham library

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.

28/02/2022

A young girl jumping from a wall onto the sand at Jaywick in Essex. Families are in the background at a cafe.

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.

Aerial view of Plymouth's coast, with the lighthouse and lido in view

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.

17/02/2022

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.

24/03/2022

Field Cricket nymph basking at burrow entrance to promote moulting

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.

13/02/2022

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