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Meet the future game changers of heritage

A large group of young people cheering outdoors
Participants in the New to Nature programme including future Game Changer, Lisa Manning.

News

… people who’ve ‘changed the game’ across heritage, land and nature. Now we’re highlighting the next generation of Game Changers and spotlighting the vital role young adults play in shaping …

#HeritageIsOpen: ten new places to visit this summer 

four children hold up large letters spelling FERN, the name of the diplodocus skeleton on display behind them
Children from the local community reveal the name of Fern the Diplodocus. Photo: Trustees of the Natural History Museum.

News

… with our #HeritageIsOpen campaign, highlighting events and openings at heritage places that have received support … Where will you visit? Natural History Museum Gardens Rest and connect with nature in the heart of London by exploring … Head of Steam Museum site has undergone refurbishment and now houses a new exhibition space, archive and open store. A …

Artificial Intelligence: a digital heritage leadership briefing

Publications

… UK heritage sector. It can help you decide whether to, how and when to use AI. Executive summary AI refers to advanced … heritage organisations are thinking about whether to, how and when to use AI. As with all technology investment, the … to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. The UK heritage sector is composed of …

Case study: Penzance Jubilee Pool

People swimming and playing in the Jubilee Pool
Opening of the geothermal pool

Stories

… water from a 410m deep geothermal well – the height of one and a half Eiffel Towers. The warm water is then used to heat the pool’s fresh seawater, that has … successfully meeting sustainability goals. The lido is now in a better condition, making it a better place to visit …

Inclusion good practice guidance

Publications

… Heritage Fund is committed to supporting inclusion, access and participation. We expect the projects we fund to help everyone explore and learn about heritage. By reading this guidance you'll … that is valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. Improving access to heritage will help …

Rossendale Footwear Heritage

Workers of Rossendale Valley’s shoe manufacturing industry

Projects

… but little known history of footwear manufacturing is now being shared for the first time with a wide and diverse audience. The IT Zone is a small CIC that provides IT training and skills programming for unemployed and older people. Its …

A statement on the passing of Lord Jacob Rothschild

News

… causes income for heritage as the Heritage Lottery Fund (now The National Lottery Heritage Fund).  Lord Rothschild was a passionate supporter of culture and heritage in the UK. He was instrumental in establishing the Heritage Fund’s investment in parks and urban green space, a legacy which remains to this day. …

Investment milestone: £1billion for Scottish heritage

A view of the facade of the Riverside Museum in Glasgow, opposite a docked tall ship in the Clyde.
Glasgow's Riverside Museum. Credit: Neil Williamson.

Stories

… helping connect the people of Scotland with their past and build pride in place. From preserving our historic buildings, industrial legacy and the natural environment, to exploring and sharing … and conserve the land, which was at risk. Mar Lodge now has a 200-year preservation and biodiversity plan to …

How volunteers are powering a historic railway

A group of people in high-vis standing around a table converted from an old railway wagon
A behind the scenes tour of the newly renovated Boston Lodge. Credit: Chris Parry.

Stories

… 05/06/2025 Boston Lodge shows that investing in people and skills can inspire visitors, boost volunteering and … we needed a plan for seeing those relationships through. “Now if someone goes for a ride on one of our trains, from the … Lodge tour where they’ll learn from other volunteers. Then, if at the end of it they think ‘yeah, I want to become …

Royal Air Force and Royal Marines heritage to benefit from £13.7million investment

A black and white photograph showing RAF staff celebrating in an office, throwing their arms and papers in the air.
Orderly room staff at RAF Andover celebrate victory in Europe, May 1945. Credit: RAF Museum Collection.

News

… Royal Air Force and Royal Marines heritage to benefit from £13.7million … public engagement programme, as well as new exhibitions and visitor facilities. On the south coast, we’re supporting … heritage is valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.” Our funding is open to everyone. …

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