Investing in LGBTQ+ heritage
That's why we make it mandatory that all of the projects we fund ensure a wider range of people are involved in heritage.
Over the past 26 years we've invested over £7.5million across the UK in sharing stories of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other identities) heritage, creativity, activism and much more.
Here are some of the inspirational LGBTQ+ heritage projects we've been proud to fund. And if you've got an idea for a project, we'd love to hear from you.
The terms we use
At The National Lottery Heritage Fund, we use the acronym LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer). The ‘+’ represents people who identify as non-binary, intersex, asexual and other identities.
We use these acronyms because we believe they are widely understood. Identities can be complex and intersectional, and we are also aware that for many these terms may feel inadequate or limiting. We keep the language we use constantly under review.
Stories
Six women: stories of our LGBT+ heritage
Projects
Are You Here. A pop-up museum of LGBT history
This project established a pop-up museum of LGBT+ history, curated by young people that celebrates four decades (1976-2016) across Merseyside.
Projects
Out and Proud Histories: a celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender histories and heritage
The Out and Proud project explores and celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) histories and heritage across Greater Manchester using digital technologies.
Projects
PUNK SNOW: A filmed oral and photographic history of the Punk era in 1970's Liverpool
Punk Snow researched unpublished diaries and collected memories of Liverpool's 1970s punk era to create a 15-minute documentary.
Projects
Pride in the Past
Pride in the Past explores and celebrates the LGBT+ heritage and archaeology of the city of Chester.
Projects
‘How we got here’ - LGBT liberation histories from youth, community and education activists
This six-month project explored the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) activism and liberation from 1960 to 2000.
Projects
The Sandi Hughes Archive Project - Hidden Heritage of Marginalised Communities
This project made the work of black, feminist, gay filmmaker, Sandi Hughes, available on-line and in the Liverpool Record Office.
Projects
From Queer to Eternity
Awareness of Greater Manchester's LGBT+ heritage was raised through participation and learning events with communities across the county.
Stories
Why working with communities can be 'transformational' for museums
News
Sir Ian McKellen opens groundbreaking LGBT+ exhibition
Blogs
A year as Director of Wales: lockdowns, Pride and inclusion
Blogs
LGBT+ History Month: A space in the archives
News
Follow in the footsteps of ‘Gentleman Jack’ in Edinburgh
Projects
Here Me out: exploring Dundee’s young LGBTQ+ heritage
Youth dance organisation, Shaper/Caper is exploring the LGBTQ+ heritage and culture of Dundee in an oral history project, Here Me Out.
Projects
Beyond the Binary: Queering collections at the Pitt Rivers Museum
The University of Oxford’s Pitt Rivers Museum has collaborated with partners to reinterpret its collections from an LGBT+ perspective.
Projects
Celebrating Cheshire's LGBT History
Body Positive has recorded and digitised the memories of the LGBT+ community in Cheshire, saving their legacy for future generations.
News
The search is on for the 2021 Sustainable Project of the Year
Stories
LGBT+ History Month: Conserving stories of Northern Ireland’s LGBT+ heritage
Stories