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Hepworth Wakefield named Museum of the Year 2017

Hepworth Wakefield Gallery
Hepworth Wakefield Gallery

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… to take the converted title of Museum of the Year 2017. What the judges said The competition judges praised the … previous winners of Museum of the Year (previously the Art Fund Prize and Gulbenkin Prize) that are National … all in the running, and all receive £10,000 as runners-up. What next? To find out more about the Hepworth Wakefield and …

Unlocking Tottenham’s Victorian heritage

Participants at the consultation plans at Bruce Castle
A consultation was held at Bruce Castle about the proposed plans

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… Cabinet Member for Regeneration, said: “I’m delighted that we’ve won this important HLF grant, which will help us … of Tottenham’s heritage and it’s important that we do what we can to capture and support Tottenham’s unique … the area’s future.” Sue Bowers, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund London, said: “HLF investment goes well beyond the …

New award to champion sustainability

Pink awards show graphics

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… sustainability 22/01/2020 The National Lottery Heritage Fund is to sponsor a new annual sustainability category at the Museums + Heritage Awards. We have partnered with Museums + Heritage to sponsor the new … environmental impact and committing to sustainability.” What we’re looking for   We’re looking for projects which can …

How a Stonehenge project helped people's wellbeing

Stonehenge
Stonehenge English Heritage

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… famous stone circle to improve their mental health share what it means to them. “People in the late Victorian period … at sunrise £10m investment from the Heritage Lottery Fund for Stonehenge Sunrise on the summer solstice at … famous stone circle to improve their mental health share what it means to them. “People in the late Victorian period …

Online privacy and security

Publications

… keeping information secure are particularly important as we adapt to new ways of working remotely. This guide looks at … by Naomi Korn Associates for The National Lottery Heritage Fund's  Digital Skills for Heritage initiative . It … be relevant to most heritage organisations. Understanding what is meant by ‘data’ can be complex. Through flowcharts …

The riddle of Cleenish Island

One of the abandoned farm houses on Cleenish Island

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… the length and breadth of the UK. Today Heritage Lottery Fund is providing Bellanaleck Local History Group with a … why were they allocated homes in such a remote place? What was life like on the island? Why did almost all of them … is a remarkable, beautiful and mysterious island. We are delighted to have got this funding, so that we can, …

Leicester’s Magna Carta project gets £20,000 boost

Exterior of the Guildhall building
The Guildhall, where one of the exhibitions will take place

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… Stuart Bailey, Chair of Leicester Civic Society, said: “We are delighted to be involved in a project to celebrate … museums service and the award from the Heritage Lottery Fund.” Cllr Piara Singh Clair, assistant city mayor … to empower communities to explore, research and share what this document means to their area and the country 800 …

£1.9million to increase the resilience of places of worship

An outdoor scene of a person welcoming a group of people to a church
Welcoming visitors to St Tydecho Church in Gwynedd, Wales. Credit: National Churches Trust

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… Gwynedd, Wales. Credit: National Churches Trust 28/02/2023 We’re partnering with the National Churches Trust on a new … Chief Executive of the National Lottery Heritage Fund Our collaboration on Cherish is a sign of things to … our new ten-year strategy this week, we’ve listened to what the sector and the public want. This grant will direct …

Inclusion, access and participation: eight ways to improve your project’s reach and impact

Women attending Wayfinding project
Supporting diversity, equity and inclusion in the great outdoors. Photo: Wayfinding project.

Stories

… Wayfinding project. 20/11/2024 Find out how projects we’ve funded are finding creative ways to open up heritage, … in British history. Photo: The Big House Theatre Company. What we expect from projects Every project we fund must take into account how they will support greater …

Yorkshire’s Back Garden

Tinsley field work with MP Clive Betts
Tinsley field work with MP Clive Betts

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… and mammals, all play a part in running our planet and we can't survive without them.  HLF grants offers a great opportunity to fund projects to re-connect people to nature and to explore … nearly £60,000. David Jordan, Chair of the Friends, said: "What has given us the confidence to succeed has been the help …

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