Areas, buildings and monuments
Since 1994 we have awarded £3.2billion to 10,200 area, historic building and monument projects across the UK.
These projects can help to sustain jobs, support economic growth and protect heritage at risk. They can also bolster local pride, nurture traditional craft skills and help communities enjoy and make use of the places they care about.
What do we support?
Projects we fund include:
- investment in places of worship
- conservation and repairs to historic buildings and places
- finding appropriate new uses for historic buildings
- community archaeology projects
Places of worship
Places of worship are among the UK’s oldest and most cherished historic buildings. We want to help congregations become truly resilient and their buildings genuinely sustainable.
Project ideas
Our funding could help people:
- repair and transform a historic building at the heart of their community
- help volunteers learn building conservation skills
- rescue a building on a Buildings at Risk register
- undertake a community archaeology project
- regenerate a historic town centre or high street
- look after and learn about a local war memorial
For more inspiration, see the stories below or browse projects we've funded.
How to get funding
Our National Lottery Heritage Grants programme is open for applications.
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Lancashire’s Bank Hall restored to former glory
Projects
St John's Church pairs spire repair with Worksop community activities
An eco church in Nottinghamshire is making urgent repairs to their spire, inviting the local community to engage with the church’s heritage, and creating a social isolation café.
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Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings reopens after eight-year renovation
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At-risk heritage sites saved thanks to National Lottery support
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Chelsea Pensioners’ Stable Block to open doors for the first time
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Union Chapel to create 200-year archive including greatest music moments
Projects
Eco-friendly community action as St Mary's creates a church for the future
An Eco Church in Norfolk aims to prepare and inspire communities throughout the climate emergency, working across heritage, conservation and environmental sectors.
Projects
Coventry Grade I listed Charterhouse reopens as living heritage site
The Carthusian monastery, gardens, and surviving interiors opened for the first time as a visitor attraction in May 2023 thanks to National Lottery funding.
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Camellia House at Wentworth Woodhouse to bloom again thanks to £4million
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Restoration for Yorkshire medieval manor house and its Tudor treasures
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Charity YHA awarded almost £1million from the Culture Recovery Fund
Projects
Harvesting heritage at Stoke Lacy Parish Church
New partnerships have helped the Herefordshire church repair its tower, bolster local wildlife and share its heritage with more people.