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Young people from across the North West celebrate their roots

News

… displays exhibitions and performances exploring what it is to be young and growing up in the 21st century … people’s perception of young people is really negative, so we want to challenge people to come down and see what we have … the projects that have been funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Young Roots programme in the North West they hope …

Organisations sought to deliver digital skills projects

Three people using laptop and tablet

News

… the launch of our Digital Skills for Heritage initiative , we've provided support to thousands of individuals and … 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 …

After Windrush - telling stories of struggle and celebration

Milton Brown

Stories

… struggle, and a closure and a motivation for the future.  What was the initial response from the community? This is the … phobias about people coming from the Caribbean. Back then, we were a very tight-knit community. So when I asked people … the Irish. The story of migration reaches everyone. What would you say to anyone from a minority background who …

Horniman’s World Gallery gets go-ahead

The Horniman Museum and Gardens
The Horniman Museum and Gardens opened in 1901 Keith Sheriff

News

… around the world, celebrating the wonder and complexity of what it means to be human, in the new world-class … has awarded £3.3million to the project, which will also fund a learning and engagement programme. The Horniman is … from HLF will transform our galleries and programmes. We will share exciting new research and build on the …

Six tips for making heritage autism-friendly

Children engaging with an interactive museum display
Photo: Jodrell Bank/Andrew Brooks.

Stories

… and text to describe a situation and let people know what to expect. Alongside regular relaxed openings and … to welcome a wider diversity of applicants. Learn more We want to support more heritage organisations to ensure … Policy Project Manager at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, says: “Informed by people with lived experience, the …

Museum of the Year 2015

The atrium of the Imperial War Museum, London
The atrium of the Imperial War Museum, London

News

… Museum, London 29/04/2015 The finalists of this year’s Art Fund Prize for the Museum of the Year have been announced. Now in its 13th year, we take a look at how National Lottery funding has helped … programme, £8.6m of which was funded by HLF. In fact, what is fascinating is in the history of the Prize, all 12 …

A new approach to supporting religious buildings

Sara Crofts

Blogs

… falling in many areas, fresh thinking is needed if we are to ensure that these buildings survive so that they … this need. Four years ago we made changes to how we fund these, introducing our GPOW programme as an early … even greater levels of funding than they do at present.  What is the change? Funding will be streamlined into our open …

The Palm House at Kew Garden’s journey to a greener future

The Palm House greenhouse amongst the green landscape.
Spring arrives at Kew’s Palm House. Credit: Ollie Dixon.

Stories

… loss and future foods. The £60million project – which we've committed a potential £10m towards – is aiming to set a … framework.” How RBG Kew is developing its plans Heritage Fund applications over £250,000 usually include a development … surveys to explore how the building performs and identify what improvements can be made. Reuben says: “We can't fit …

Diolch Manon!

Dr Manon Antoniazzi
Dr Manon Antoniazzi

Blogs

… end of her term as Wales trustee of the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), she reflects on her time in office and the … imposed – it is for our applicants to make the case about what is of value to them, with no limits as to whether this … National Lottery funding has been very precious and we have never forgotten those Lottery players who provide it …

Bringing people together in green spaces

Young people in a wood
Young people involved in Middlesbrough Environment City's Green Shoots project

Stories

… and refugees find a fresh start. Since December 2020, we’ve been supporting three amazing organisations which are … by the government’s £80million Green Recovery Challenge Fund and delivered by The Heritage Fund in partnership with … and nature projects. Get inspired and find out more about what we fund . You might also be interested in... How we're …

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