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Life by the loch: discover Linlithgow’s links to Scottish royalty

The new Linlithgow Museum opens its doors this weekend

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… 19 April 2019. As the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots and King James V, Linlithgow is the setting of … the town is also renowned for its strong local cultures and traditions. Its annual marches, which attract thousands … to the 16th century. That rich and diverse heritage can now be explored at the new Linlithgow Museum when it opens …

New funding available to create tiny forests in Wales

Tree saplings in the countryside

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… in supporting the creation of Tiny Forests in urban areas and places that will connect existing green spaces together. … land in Wales, including non-for-profit organisations and private owners. We are offering grants from £10,000 to … for Coetiroedd Bach / Tiny Forests in Wales are now open, but please be aware that our application portal is …

£4.8million funding boost to revive Folkestone Leas Lift

An aerial view of Leas Lift on the cliff edge with town buildings above
The water balance cliff lift provides step-free access from the Leas to the seafront and Lower Coastal Park. Photo: Chris Gorman.

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… provides step-free access from the Leas to the seafront and Lower Coastal Park. Photo: Chris Gorman. 06/11/2023 The … will be returned to its original use connecting seafront and town. The Grade II* listed Leas Lift funicular in … was first installed. People tell me the hard work starts now, although it certainly feels like we are well on the road …

Heritage investment in Merthyr hits £10m thanks to National Lottery players

Mae hen adeilad yr YMCA ar bromenâd Pontmorlais
Mae hen adeilad yr YMCA ar bromenâd Pontmorlais wedi ei adnewyddu eisoes gyda rhywfaint o’r £10 miliwn o arian Treftadaeth Tirlun CDL

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… is to create an attractive area that combines arts and culture facilities alongside niche retailers. As well as providing new jobs and training opportunities – such as traditional building … the former YMCA, as well as many other smaller projects.  “Now, thanks to National Lottery players, we can continue to …

Five tips for more robust and innovative heritage organisations

Three people are looking at worksheets and smiling.
Participants at the residential event in June 2023, as part of Heritage Trade Up. Photo: School for Social Entrepreneurs.

Stories

… Five tips for more robust and innovative heritage organisations Participants at the … the organisations who took part in our Business Support and Enterprise campaign about how they improved … heritage is valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. You might also be interested in... …

We've taken another step in our commitment to Open Data

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… published a spreadsheet of our grant data on our website . Now, by contributing data on our grants between 2013-2019 to … as it will help funders understand how money is being used and will help communities and organisations to identify where investment is going.  By …

Environmental champion Maxwell Apaladaga Ayamba wins National Lottery Award

Maxwell Apaladaga Ayamba with lottery trophy

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… work opening up the outdoors to people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The winner in this year’s … they are more susceptible to diseases like type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. He says: “We were offering Social … evolved into monthly walking group Walk4Health, which now includes other ethnicities, women and young people. …

Saving the green spaces that helped us through lockdown

Tony Juniper
Photo credit: Eleanor Church

Blogs

… Juniper, Chair of Natural England Nature needs to be front and centre in our response to the impact of the coronavirus … nature The importance of a healthy natural environment is now fully acknowledged for what it provides to our society. … projects to apply. If we invite you to apply, you will then have three weeks to submit the full application. This …

Local Places for Nature – Breaking Barriers

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… – Breaking Barriers Breaking down barriers that excluded and disadvantaged communities in Wales face when accessing … Last updated: September 2023 Important This programme is now closed to new applications.  Explore our available … Barriers is intended to break down barriers that excluded and disadvantaged communities face when accessing nature. The …

The first six months: our Strategic Funding Framework

Men in a train

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… months since we launched our new name, grants structure and Strategic Funding Framework. Here’s what’s happened. 2019 … Lottery Heritage Fund. In January we changed our name and branding , and with it the way we work and distribute our grants. We now have open programmes of funding  for all kinds of …

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