Publications
Heritage sector is resilient to the pandemic, despite economic challenges
Organisations have a positive financial and strategic outlook, but concerns remain over staffing and the uncertainty of the economic climate.
News
New online resource to answer the sector’s digital questions
From content and engagement to planning and leadership, the free website aims to help small to medium-sized organisations boost their digital knowledge and capability.
Stories
Top tips for hybrid working in the heritage sector
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has driven many heritage organisations to take the leap into hybrid working. This is where staff and volunteers split their time between working in an office and other locations such as their home. In March, senior heritage professionals took part in the first
Drew Bennellick building birdboxes with the London Wildlife Trust team. Credit: Broni Lloyd-Edwards
Blogs
Green Futures: art, drone shows and the spectacle of nature
Drew Bennellick, our Head of Land & Nature Policy, reflects on how we have supported the UK’s City of Culture to embrace a green future.
Frankie Toner, Policy and Public Affairs Manager at National Lottery Heritage Fund with Simon Milne MBE, Regius Keeper and Emma Lacroix, Director of Development at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Credit: David Cheskin
News
£4million to save Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's iconic glasshouses
The investment will also help to look after rare, extraordinary plants, encouraging visitors of all ages to care about the environment.
News
Working in partnership to improve places in Scotland
We’re teaming up with Historic Environment Scotland to co-fund heritage projects that support place-based regeneration and boost local economies.
Publications
Placing heritage at the heart of communities
We compare the findings of our two £22m Great Place Schemes to learn how culture and heritage can drive positive change locally.
Publications
A review of green finance in the UK
Exploring new approaches to investment in natural heritage and support for nature’s recovery.
Videos
Glasgow’s Burrell Collection reopens after six-year, £68.25million refurbishment
The transformation – part funded by £16.5m from the Heritage Fund – has made the museum greener and increased gallery space by 35%.
News
Revamped North Yorkshire museum reveals new name
Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum in North Yorkshire to be renamed Land of Iron when it reopens in autumn 2022.
Minister for Heritage, Nigel Huddleston, at YHA Ironbridge Coalport with Manager and Deputy Manager Ben Platt (left) and Andrew Philipson (right).
News
Charity YHA awarded almost £1million from the Culture Recovery Fund
The organisation – which provides hostel stays and experiences to improve mental and physical wellbeing for young people – is receiving a financial boost to help it recover from the pandemic.
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.
News
£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.
News
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
News
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.
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.
Videos
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
Videos
Working with digital volunteers
Lucy Crompton-Reid, Wikimedia UK Chief Executive, tells us how to inspire and engage digital volunteers.