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Six projects shortlisted for Sustainable Project of the Year 2025

A family cycle on a road on a day out to a heritage site
Cyclists arriving at Belton, Lincolnshire. Visitors get a free hot drink when they arrive by train, bus or bike. Photo: National Trust.

News

… and Archives Policy at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “Whether it’s using energy more efficiently, … shortlisted projects for the Museums + Heritage Awards . What we expect from projects we fund To help make sure your … shortlisted projects for the Museums + Heritage Awards . What we expect from projects we fund To help make sure your …

A new dawn for St Columb’s Hall as future is secured

Four people stand in a grand hall
Conal McFeely (St Columb’s Hall Trust), Anne-Marie Gallagher (St Columb’s Hall Trust), Dr Paul Mullan (the Heritage Fund) and Helen Quigley (St Columb’s Hall Trust) inside St Columb's Hall.

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… (St Columb’s Hall Trust), Dr Paul Mullan (the Heritage Fund) and Helen Quigley (St Columb’s Hall Trust) inside St … as a full-time, net zero events venue that demonstrates what is achievable in a heritage building. Urgent repairs to … as a full-time, net zero events venue that demonstrates what is achievable in a heritage building. Urgent repairs to …

We're backing the heritage sector to adapt and thrive again

Ros Kerslake, CEO, The National Lottery Heritage Fund

Blogs

… Ros Kerslake, CEO, The National Lottery Heritage Fund As everyone around the UK faces the challenges of … of The National Lottery Heritage Fund team, I want to do what I can to give a degree of certainty and confidence to … to support them through this most difficult of times." What we've done to date Since March of this year, all our …

Spotlight on the winner of our acknowledgement competition

The National Lottery Heritage Fund acknowledgement stamp etched onto a circular glass plaque with a fretwork boarder. The plaque sits in front of a colourful tiled floor and an ironwork grate
Creative acknowledgement at St Mary's, Shrewsbury.

Stories

… Brand and Design Manager, The National Lottery Heritage Fund Created in collaboration with local artist, Andy … efficient LED lights, ensuring minimal energy consumption. What advice would you give to others when planning their … Could you create something out of wood, metal or stone? What are your project outputs? It’s easy to include …

Making friends through heritage: four stories

Two women

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… be a great way to make friends. Those who have, tell us what a difference it has made to their lives. Nelli and Zara … of humour, but we both like to get things done. Who knows what other projects we will be involved in next! Find out about The National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported project on the Aratta website and the Ahmed …

Heritage goes local!

The Jarrow dig in 1969
The Jarrow dig in 1969

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… families to enjoy. Ivor Crowther, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund North East, said: “Thanks to money raised by National … community groups who have ideas to explore their heritage. What part of your community’s story would you explore? The … North East – Journey to Justice, awarded £9,900 HLF grant What inspires people to take action? Why do campaigns for …

Reconnecting Scotland with its national collection

Two visitors use a smart phone to scan a QR code that unlocks additional interpretation and audio guides about the Scottish national collection.
Visitors use a smartphone to access digital guides during their visit. Credit: National Galleries of Scotland.

Stories

… in total funding, including nearly £7m of Heritage Fund support. The development – at the centre of a World … of this century can identify with. Not just through what’s hung on the walls, but through the architecture, the … of this century can identify with. Not just through what’s hung on the walls, but through the architecture, the …

Organisations sought to deliver digital skills projects

Three people using laptop and tablet

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… Campaigns Project Manager at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: "Over the past few months we have been working … hard to support heritage organisations and understand what they need to get the most out of digital – both right … hard to support heritage organisations and understand what they need to get the most out of digital – both right …

Great Yarmouth Winter Gardens - Reimagining the People's Palace

Computer render of the refurbished Winter Gardens: and iron and glass building with open spaces, lush plants and visitors.
An artist's impression of the redevelopment plans for the Winter Gardens. Credit: Great Yarmouth Borough Council.

Projects

… to be given a Heritage Horizon Award from the Heritage Fund. Our funding, combined with £4m investment from the … the region and beyond. This will be a stunning addition to what we are able to offer residents and visitors … the region and beyond. This will be a stunning addition to what we are able to offer residents and visitors …

How to make recruitment fair and open to all

Four young people chatting and looking at a display of a small historical model settlement
Curating for Change Fellows at the Museum of London. Credit: Museum of London

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… and eight fellowships. Pre-application materials What they did: created introductory short films about the … exhibits. Credit: Museum of London The application process What they did: offered a range of application options – … and writing. So, having lots of different options as to what I could say and what I could do was really useful to …

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