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LGBTQ+ heritage: building an inclusive future

Liz Ellis

Blogs

… future 12/02/2019 Liz Ellis, Policy Advisor Communities and Diversity At the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we want … every applicant to achieve our inclusion outcome . Peace and activism at Greenham Common The theme of this year’s … people, helping us make the changes we need to make right now. Henry, Making Our Own World participant Let me take this …

Cathedrals: bringing the UK’s ancient monuments to life

Child using a touch screen in an interactive exhibition

News

… visitors’ experiences of cathedrals – inside, outside and online. We have invested around £130million  in … the UK, supporting more than 180  of these breath-taking and renowned places of worship. From the creation of a new … that will allow engaging and inspiring visitor experiences now and for generations to come.  “Lincoln Cathedral truly …

Recovery and resilience: advice from a heritage project improving skills and wellbeing

Two Skylark IX volunteers work on building a wooden rowing boat
Two Skylark IX volunteers honing their boatbuilding skills

Stories

… Recovery and resilience: advice from a heritage project improving skills and wellbeing Two Skylark IX volunteers honing their … IX’s story and experiences of lockdown, and they're now working on a Skylark tapestry. Suzanne, the textile … Recovery and resilience: advice from a heritage project improving …

How the Heritage Trust Network is bringing the sector together to learn and develop

A group of 13 people standing outside a building listening to a tour guide as part of a community walking tour
A walking tour delivered as part of the Heritage Trust Network's National Lottery funded project.

Stories

… Trust Network is bringing the sector together to learn and develop A walking tour delivered as part of the Heritage … experiences, hearing from experts and from each other. “Now – thanks to National Lottery funding – for the first … of your organisation is straightforward and enjoyable. Then advertise trustee positions like jobs, and really sell …

Shared History Fund: bringing people together to mark Centenary of Northern Ireland

People sitting on grass in front of large building
Belfast City Hall

News

… Centenary of Northern Ireland in a thoughtful, inclusive and engaging way. We are delighted to be distributing the … the diverse projects funded cover a wide range of subjects and key moments in Northern Ireland’s history. "It’s … awarded funding . Projects will take place between now and 31 March 2022. To stay updated about these and news …

Tropical Ravine awarded £2.3million Lottery grant

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… (HLF) to safeguard the future of the Tropical Ravine House and its significant plant collection Belfast City Council, … value of the refurbishment up to £4m. Built between 1887 and 1902 by the park's head gardener, Charles McKimm and his … A fine example of Victorian design, the building is now in need of urgent repairs. Commenting on the …

Monumental Powys-wide First World War project receives Heritage Funding

Cloc Goffa Rhayadr Gwy

News

… Toolkits have been produced for communities, schools and researchers to help communities across the county take … to uncover the forgotten past. Our First World War: Then and Now programme gives people across Wales a chance to learn … to uncover the forgotten past. Our First World War: Then and Now programme gives people across Wales a chance to …

Uncover the hidden art of Barnsley

School archive session from Hidden Art in Barnsley

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… in this exhibition. Support from Barnsley Arts, Museums and Archives Service and Barnsley Adult and Family Learning Service has also … have fewer than ten past artists to tell people about. Now we have nearly thirty.” Who for example knew that a … in this exhibition. Support from Barnsley Arts, Museums and Archives Service and Barnsley Adult and Family Learning …

Canterbury Cathedral’s new £19.4million Journey

A man repairs the roof at Canterbury Cathedral

News

… which embodies England’s story, increase the number and broaden the range of those who journey to it, and enrich their experience. A new Welcome Centre will offer … the Trustees of the HLF for their very generous support. Now we have two years to crystallise our plans – and to raise …

Thumbs up for Highcliffe Castle

A derelict Highcliffe Castle before restoration

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… a full grant at a later date. The project aims to repair and reopen a full wing of the castle which is currently derelict inside, and create a dynamic Heritage Centre for visitors to discover … Having been awarded a first-round pass, the project now has up to two years to submit fully developed proposals …

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