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How ‘small’ grants can make a big impact for communities

Andrew White, Director of Wales

Blogs

… White, Director of Wales at The National Lottery Heritage Fund Our Director of Wales marks St David’s Day by reflecting … our work at the Heritage Fund.   Heritage in Wales  We don’t define heritage. We ask you to tell us what you think is important and should be protected and …

First World War centenary mapping project: Durham at War

Replica tank outside the Miners’ Hall at Murton, County Durham in 1918.
Replica tank outside the Miners’ Hall at Murton, County Durham in 1918. Image from Durham County Record Office

News

… Council’s Cabinet member for economic regeneration, said: “We’re delighted to have the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund for this important commemorative project. Everyone with … tool, and it will give people the chance to discover what life was like during the First World War and how County …

Visit our Habitats of Hope exhibition at the Horniman Museum

The Horniman Museum featuring a clock tower stands tall behind greenery
The clock tower of the Horniman Museum

News

… Horniman Museum 30/11/2023 From 30 November–10 December we are showcasing inspiring heritage projects that have … across the UK. Since 1994 The National Lottery Heritage Fund has given almost £2bn to support more than 4,600 land, nature and biodiversity projects. What can you discover? At the exhibition, you can sit under …

Battlefield bonds: sharing the heritage of Nepal and the UK’s military partnership

A Gurkha army veteran at an event
The Gurkha Museum is supported by a thriving community of current and former Gurkhas

Stories

… being among the finest soldiers in the world. Central to what it means to be a Gurkha soldier is  kaida ,  काइदा , the … "The money and support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund is hugely significant for the global Gurkha and Nepali … our distinct and enduring cultural and historical legacy. "We have stories we need to share to a wider audience and the …

Partners and pioneers – building back after the pandemic

Matthew Mckeague, CEO of the Architectural Heritage Fund

Blogs

… Matthew Mckeague, CEO, the Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) Town centres are struggling more than ever – after … they are going to be deepened, accelerated and extended as we come to terms with our new reality.  " We need to come … However, despite the gloom, we can see the outlines of what might be possible in places like Great Yarmouth.   Great …

How we can help everyone access the "Natural Health Service"

Maxwell Apaladaga Ayamba

Blogs

… How we can help everyone access the "Natural Health Service" … Black and ethnic minority communities who tend to live in what I call desperate ecologies. By that I mean: lived … and inclusion of minority groups in green spaces are what’s important. That’s why winning this award will continue …

Changing lives: instilling confidence in Port Talbot teens

Y myfyrwyr yn dathlu canlyniadau eu gwaith caled

Stories

… joining in: 17-year-old Shaleem Abdul Khalik wasn’t sure what direction to take in life, but decided to take part in … a big confidence booster.” Sophie explains. “As a group we had to mould together to get ideas, do the research and … at college. “Because of this project I am more keen on what I am doing, more focussed on what I want to do”, he …

Superlative museum specimens

V&A Village

Blogs

… It's International Museum Day on 18 May. To celebrate, we got in touch with some of the 1,100+ National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported museums to find out about their most weird, … donated a green-glazed brick salvaged from the pub. What about you? What's your stand-out museum specimen? Share …

Got an innovative idea to make your local park financially fit?

News

… £1m programme, Rethinking Parks , Nesta, Heritage Lottery Fund and Big Lottery Fund will support the most innovative … in park management and maintenance systems , for example what if communities took on the maintenance of parks or … diminishing, public parks could easily become overlooked. We need new ways of generating income for parks, new ways of …

Black and brown faces in green spaces

Dr Anjana Khatwa

Blogs

… I was told this was not a valid choice for me as a career. What would I do with a degree in Earth Science and a passion … what these audiences want, need and require.  So how do we begin to dismantle these structures to create a change in … authors, not necessarily of The National Lottery Heritage Fund. You might also be interested in... Museums should be …

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