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The view from Hall Ings to Norfolk Gardens.
Bradford's project will connect communities across the city and nearby towns with nature. Credit: SWECO.

News

Nature Towns and Cities launches with £15million investment

We’re supporting 40 towns and cities across the UK to improve and create accessible green spaces, streets and neighbourhoods.
Five people, including three children are using nets
Jan Hogarth from the SCAMP Landscape Connections team and our Director for Scotland, Caroline Clark, in Powfoot with young 'Coastodians', Emily, Shane and Jack.

News

Scotland’s Solway Firth is our first Landscape Connections project

Led by Dumfries and Galloway Council, this long term, large-scale project is part of our 10-year strategic initiative supporting the UK’s world-class landscapes.
A group of people in high-vis standing around a table converted from an old railway wagon
A behind the scenes tour of the newly renovated Boston Lodge. Credit: Chris Parry.

Stories

How volunteers are powering a historic railway

Boston Lodge shows that investing in people and skills can inspire visitors, boost volunteering and transform heritage.
A lifeguard at Saltdean Lido
Saltdean Lido. Credit: Xavier Buendia.

News

Promote your summer openings and events with our #HeritageIsOpen campaign

Celebrate your heritage project and let people know about upcoming events, what they can visit, or when your project is opening. Our social media moments reach thousands of users and regularly trend in the top five so getting involved is a great way to acknowledge your grant and reach new audiences
A group of people posing with an award
Joint winners of Sustainable Project of the Year, Stourbridge Glass Museum Eco-friendly Upcycled Glass Exhibition in New Eco Museum. Credit: Hayley Bray.

News

Winners announced for Sustainable Project of the Year 2025

Railworld Wildlife Haven and Stourbridge Glass Museum have been crowned the winners of the sustainability award.
Three people working on a film shoot - one person operating a camera, another directing and a third looking on

Videos

How Wentworth Woodhouse uses digital storytelling

What started out as a mission to share the restoration of Grade I listed Wentworth Woodhouse online has developed into much more. In this video – created by the Volunteer Digital Team – hear from CEO Sarah McLeod and the volunteers themselves about community engagement, reaching a worldwide audience
A large group of young people cheering outdoors
Participants in the New to Nature programme including future Game Changer, Lisa Manning.

News

Meet the future game changers of heritage

The next phase of The National Lottery’s Game Changer campaign highlights the incredible impact of young adults across the UK.
A person weaves cream coloured fabric on a wooden handloom
Visitor weaving on a 170 year-old Irish linen damask handloom. Image courtesy of Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum.

News

Museum collections will tour the UK in 40 unique exhibitions

A new landmark £5.36million exhibition programme will see 20 museums and galleries across all four nations sharing their collections.
A group of Trees for Cities volunteers pose for the camera during a tree-planting session
Volunteers planting trees. Photo: Saoirse Clohessy.

Stories

Growing community connections with natural heritage

From curlews to historic mosslands, four projects in the North of England are celebrating local nature and putting people at the heart of plans to protect and restore it.
Children engaging with an interactive museum display
Photo: Jodrell Bank/Andrew Brooks.

Stories

Six tips for making heritage autism-friendly

From museums and galleries to gardens and churches, our funding is helping these projects to make heritage sites more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for everyone.
A group of different ages from the Tylorstown community celebrate outside the Welfare Hall, smiling and raising their hands in the air.
The Tylorstown community celebrate outside the Welfare Hall. Credit: Steve Pope / FotoWales.

News

£43million awarded to help communities share skills and learn together

From the Norfolk coast to the canals of Scotland, our latest batch of grants will provide opportunities for people to get hands on with heritage and connect with their area’s past.

If you query is regarding our application portal, please contact our support team.