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Cultures and memories

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Routes2Roots project in Birmingham

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Cultures and memories headline-highlight Routes2Roots project in Birmingham These are the customs and traditions, skills and knowledge, passed down to us through generations. Since 1994 we have awarded over £480million to more than 24,500 community and …

Ray Macfarlane

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Ray Macfarlane Role Trustee and Deputy Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Chair of the Scotland Committee Ray Macfarlane served as Chair of Museums Galleries Scotland, the national development body for museums and galleries in Scotland. She …

Taryn Nixon

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Taryn Nixon Role Trustee and Chair of the England, London & South Committee Taryn Nixon is an archaeologist and heritage management adviser. She chairs the Heritage Fund’s Committee for England, London and South, and also serves on the Fund’s Audit and …

Carol Pyrah

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Carol Pyrah Role Trustee and Chair of the England, North Committee Carol is an experienced heritage professional with a background in both charities and the public sector. Since December 2024 she has been Chief Operating Officer at Ripon Cathedral. Prior …

Mukesh Sharma MBE DL

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Mukesh Sharma MBE DL Role Trustee and Deputy Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and Chair of the Northern Ireland Committee Mukesh has over 30 years’ airline, travel and tourism experience in the UK, Irish and international markets. Mukesh …

Simon Thurley CBE

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Simon Thurley CBE Credit: Chris Ridley Role Chair of The National Lottery Heritage Fund Dr Simon Thurley CBE has extensive experience in the heritage sector, including 13 years as chief executive of English Heritage. Simon Thurley was appointed Chair …

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"Brass?Aye" celebrate the reopening of Glasgow West Boathouse

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Scotland headline-highlight "Brass?Aye" celebrate the reopening of Glasgow West Boathouse Since 1994 we have awarded over £1billion of National Lottery and other funding to 5,100 projects in Scotland. Scotland's rich heritage varies from glorious …

FAQs: The Woodland Investment Grant (round six)

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FAQs: The Woodland Investment Grant (round six) Answers to questions raised by attendees during a pre-application webinar for The Woodland Investment Grant (round six), held on Thursday 15 May 2025. Attendees at the webinar raised a series of questions, …

Harr-Joht Kaur

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Harr-Joht Kaur Role Committee Member for England, Midlands & East Harr-Joht Kaur’s work is focused on realising the infinite potential of art, culture and heritage to inspire wonder, reflection and joy. Harr-Joht is passionate about the application of …

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