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Grantee Q&A: mapping community history in the heart of Edinburgh

A project group of seven people pose for a photograph in front of the Hear of Midlothian Memorial Clock. Karen Mailley stands at the centre of the group, holding a Heritage Fund branded roundel.
Karen and the project team gather to celebrate the launch of the Maroon Mile at the Heart of Midlothian Memorial Clock, in the city's Haymarket.

Stories

… the beautiful game. Project consultant Karen Mailley. What would you recommend future applicants spend more time on … the Maroon Mile idea. Before submitting the application, we spent six months connecting with local community groups, … clearly how your outcomes and outputs meet the Heritage Fund’s criteria . Don’t forget to include funds for promoting …

£11million awarded to protected sites and endangered species in Wales

White flowers on a woodland floor
Wood anemones are often found in ancient woodlands.

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… among those receiving grants through our Nature Networks Fund. The Nature Networks Fund aims to strengthen the … natural spaces in Gwent. Supporting nature's recovery We are delivering the Nature Networks Fund on behalf of the … heritage.” Get funding for your nature project Find out what types of projects and costs you can get funding for, and …

Lottery grant to help young people uncover lost Abbey at Ramsey

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… dig thanks to a £24,800 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Ramsey Abbey, created in AD960, was one of the … to plan where to excavate the site and how to record what they find during the dig. Local schoolchildren and … students are enthused and excited to discover more about what lies beneath their feet, the lives of those who may have …

New small grants programme to explore community heritage in Wales

Close-up of the Billy the Seal statue
Billy the Seal statue in Victoria Park, Cardiff

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… Park, Cardiff 18/09/2020 The National Lottery Heritage Fund has partnered with Cadw – the Welsh historic environment … Lottery Heritage Fund in Wales, said: “At the Fund we have always stressed that heritage can be defined in many … people’s ideas and supporting them to become a reality.” What we will fund The aim of all applicants should be to …

By George: Watts Studios opens to public for first time

Victorian designer Mary Watts and helpers
Mary Watts and helpers preparing plaster panels for Limnerslease, the Watts' home and studio Watts Gallery Trust

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… to visitors. An HLF investment of £2.4million has helped fund major restoration work to make this possible. Visitors … and helping create a sense of confidence and pride in what Compton can offer visitors both domestically and … Perdita Hunt, Director of Watts Gallery Trust, said: “We are grateful to HLF and to the Trusts, Foundations and …

Huge boost for Hartlepool's Church Street

Hartlepool Councillors Stephen Akers-Belcher and Jim Ainslie in Church Street
Hartlepool Councillors Stephen Akers-Belcher and Jim Ainslie in Church Street

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… hard on the heels of the successful £5.5m Local Growth Fund allocation from the Tees Valley Local Enterprise … Heritage Champion, commented: “I am delighted that we have been successful in attracting further investment to … features - can make a real difference. That's what the Townscape Heritage scheme does so successfully, …

HLF support for First World War heritage

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… war has shaped the past 100 years. The Heritage Lottery Fund is working with the  First World War Centenary … letters and literature.  Find out more about the grants we offer, view our Understanding the First World War feature. … @HLFLondon , #understandingww1 . Find out more about what we fund by reading our answers to questions on war …

London and the A-Bomb

Daily Express article about the dropping of the atom bomb on Hiroshima
Daily Express article about the dropping of the atom bomb on Hiroshima

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… been held in Japanese prisoner of war camps, reacted and what stories the earliest peace protestors have to tell. The … Peace Museum. Sue Bowers, Head of Heritage Lottery Fund London, said: “The reaction of Londoners to one of the … subject for study and dissemination to a wider audience as we approach the 70th anniversary of this event.” Jonathan …

Rebel Curators: reclaiming narratives of slavery at Bristol’s M-Shed

Three black people take part in a workshop on black history. All three people have dark skin of various shades, the focus of the image is a woman holding a magazine with black people on the cover
A Rebel Curators workshop at M Shed in October 2024. Andreann Asibey (left), Jazz Thompson (middle) and Bandele Iyapo (right). Photo: Julz Davis.

Blogs

… celebrations of African-Caribbean culture in Europe. We elected Europe’s first mayor from African descent and … This work, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, also includes events throughout Black History Month and … joy for me, it’s how we build bridges of understanding. What the Rebel Curators all have in common is wanting to be …

Bedwellty House and Park officially opened following £5.9million restoration

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… feedback from local people has been great, especially to what’s on offer at the new Orchid House tearoom and café. … Programmes) and Dan Clayton Jones of the Heritage Lottery Fund. Representatives from the contractors John Weaver Ltd … example of partnership work at its very best. The feedback we have had from local people and visitors has been great, …

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