Bringing heritage to your doorstep
With England back in lockdown and many parts of the UK under tighter restrictions, we have gathered some of our favourite heritage activities to enjoy at home.
News and stories
£8.75million boost for Newport Transporter Bridge
The world’s most complete surviving transporter bridge is set to become a major tourist attraction thanks to an £8.75m National Lottery grant.
£1.9m to help Highlands heritage
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has invested £1.9million to support the development of three spectacular Scottish heritage sites.
An insider's guide to being a Committee member
Get a behind-the-scenes look into working within a Committee at The National Lottery Heritage Fund from one of our Committee members.
Britain’s last major bell foundry saved
The restoration of Loughborough Bellfoundry, thanks to £3.45million National Lottery funding, means the bells can continue to ring out for years to come.
Disability History Month: recognising access in its many forms
For Disability History Month, Jonathan Mace and Heather Brown reflect on how their National Lottery funded heritage projects consider a variety of access needs.
#HeritageTreasures day - Monday 11 January 2021
We’re kicking off 2021 with our annual Heritage Treasures day on Monday 11 January to celebrate the great work of the heritage sector.
Applications now open for second round of £36m Culture Recovery Fund
We are now accepting applications for the second round of the Culture Recovery Fund for heritage organisations in England.
Last surviving D-Day landing craft opens in Portsmouth
Six-year project to restore ship and open it up to the public is completed thanks to £4.7million National Lottery support.
Alexandra Palace saved from risk of closure thanks to £2.9million grant
London landmark is on the ‘route to recovery’ as government emergency funding for culture hits £1billion.
Nearly £40million awarded to green regeneration projects in England
68 inspiring projects have received grants from the Government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund for wildlife conservation and nature restoration.
Valuing the invaluable: a parks for all fund
The value of our parks has become acutely felt during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and associated lockdowns. When being outside was restricted to just one hour a day, town and city parks became the go-to place for many. Even after the strictest lockdown measures were lifted, parks became a
Stonehenge illuminated in dedication to unsung champions of UK heritage
The historic takeover, unveiled by TV historian Sir Tony Robinson, is in honour of eight heritage heroes who have kept National Lottery funded projects going during the pandemic.
New project funding and loans to support sector resilience
The National Lottery Heritage Fund has resumed accepting small and medium project funding applications and launched an interest free loans pilot.
Capacity-building grants for not-for-profit environmental organisations in Wales
We have teamed up with the Welsh Government to offer grants between £5,000–£100,000 to pay for business skills training for Welsh environmental non-governmental organisations (eNGOs).
£1m Shared History Fund to mark Centenary of Northern Ireland
New fund opening today will support organisations seeking to mark the history of the Northern Ireland Centenary in 2021.
Community heritage grants deliver wellbeing boost in Wales
Our 15-Minute Heritage programme to support mental and physical wellbeing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has awarded grants to 84 projects across Wales.
Disability History Month: changing attitudes
Richard Kramer, CEO of disability charity Sense, tells us how changing attitudes about disability through culture improves life for everyone.