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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 …

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 …

The extraordinary 18th-century women inspiring young people to embrace heritage

A group of young people arranging flowers and leaves on a white sheet
The Botanical Young Women of Hounslow project runs arts workshops to engage young people in heritage. Photo: Hounslow Action for Youth.

Stories

… for Youth is using the untold stories of Marina Dellap and Catharine MacCartney to help a new generation explore … in the 18th century they brought knowledge of botany and memories of the plants they grew up with, contributing to … “Horticulture is an important area of heritage, especially now. With the cost of living and climate crises, growing your …

Places of worship in Scotland and Wales targeted for National Lottery support

A Heritage Fund member of staff talks with two people at a stall inside a large church
Members of the Heritage Fund's Scotland team attended an event at Paisley Abbey.

News

… Places of worship in Scotland and Wales targeted for National Lottery support Members of … the future of religious heritage. To address the needs and challenges faced by places of worship across regions and … initiatives page . Responding to protect heritage, now and in the future At the event in Swansea, Anne …

£150million funding to enhance and protect the UK’s world-class landscapes

Three people standing in a field of wild flowers, one is bending down touching the flowers
Drew Bennellick, our Head of Land, Sea and Nature, and Harriet Bennett, Land Management Officer for the Chilterns Landscape Partnership project, with Andrew Stubbings, of Manor Farm, an example of a connected landscape. Photo: Oliver Dixon.

News

… £150million funding to enhance and protect the UK’s world-class landscapes 22/07/2024 Drew Bennellick, our Head of Land, Sea and Nature, and Harriet Bennett, Land Management Officer for … to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. We believe everyone in the UK should …

Six projects shortlisted for Sustainable Project of the Year 2025

A family cycle on a road on a day out to a heritage site
Cyclists arriving at Belton, Lincolnshire. Visitors get a free hot drink when they arrive by train, bus or bike. Photo: National Trust.

News

… emergency. This year, the entries were particularly strong and it’s inspiring to see so many examples of how organisations are adapting and innovating to protect our natural environment. Alistair … purchased and donated by founder Rev Richard Paten and is now a much-loved community green space and a wildlife …

Receiving a grant guidance – £3,000 to £10,000

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… It also explains what we expect of you before, during and after receiving it. Page last updated:  13 April 2023. … your project is subject to Public Procurement legislation, then you must follow the relevant legislation. Procedures to … of our new grant management system. The old system has now closed. These updates include: removal of text related to …

£43million awarded to help communities share skills and learn together

A group of different ages from the Tylorstown community celebrate outside the Welfare Hall, smiling and raising their hands in the air.
The Tylorstown community celebrate outside the Welfare Hall. Credit: Steve Pope / FotoWales.

News

… £43million awarded to help communities share skills and learn together 09/04/2025 The Tylorstown community … opportunities for people to get hands on with heritage and connect with their area’s past. Heritage isn’t just about … chambers. There is a real lack of these traditional skills now; over the years, I have seen the decrease first hand. I …

Application form questions and help notes – £10,000 to £250,000

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… Application form questions and help notes – £10,000 to £250,000 Questions from our our … end date [Enter date] Why does your project need to happen now? [Text field – 500 words] Is the project taking place at … member of staff into a post created by the project, then your grant can either pay for the cost of this member of …

Competition: enter your creative Heritage Fund grant acknowledgement

A round plaque of our acknowledgment stamp affixed to an iron fence. A building can be seen in the background.

News

… innovative ways projects have acknowledged their funding and win the chance to have a social media film made about … toolkit’. If the photo includes an identifiable person, then that person must have agreed to its submission to this … to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. Explore what we fund , and if you need …

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