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Six areas, towns and cities across the UK to benefit from long-term investment

Hundreds of people are gathered, enjoying the sunshine, around a historic ship in dry dock on the Belfast quayside.
Celebrating the Belfast Maritime Festival on the banks of the River Lagan. Photo: Maritime Belfast Trust.

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… Six areas, towns and cities across the UK to benefit from long-term investment … the potential of heritage to boost local economies and pride in place. Thanks to National Lottery players, our … to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. Each location has been chosen through …

Stepping onto the skills ladder

Gwnaeth y rhaglen Sgiliau ar gyfer y Dyfodol helpu Samantha Bannerman ar ei thaith am ddod curador amgueddfa
Gwnaeth y rhaglen Sgiliau ar gyfer y Dyfodol helpu Samantha Bannerman ar ei thaith am ddod curador amgueddfa Colin Hattersley

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… the next generation of heritage craftspeople, specialists and entrepreneurs Speaking at today’s Association of … stressed HLF’s commitment to addressing skills shortages and removing barriers to employment. He said: “In order to … Bannerman, a Skills for the Future success story who now works as a curator at the St Andrews Preservation Trust …

25 years: voices from Blaenavon

Blaenavon

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… in South Wales explain why their heritage matters and how the National Lottery has made a real difference to … The National Lottery has been a major catalyst to revive and regenerate communities across the UK through heritage.  … The miner’s story   Paul Green is a former miner who is now part of the team at Big Pit National Coal Museum in …

Keeping it in the family

Cyfranogwyr o brosiect Taith yr Iaith
Cyfranogwyr o brosiect Taith yr Iaith

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… how children were taught in Wales for generations to come. Now, over 60 years later, and thanks to funding raised by National Lottery players, … early days, showing how Welsh education has developed and flourished over the years, and celebrating the importance …

The heritage sector wants to collaborate and innovate

A guide wearing a high vis jacket shows a group of people around a lush meadow of long grass.
The Big City Butterfly project worked with partners to improve the quality and connectivity of London's green spaces, boosting habitats and connecting the community with nature. Photo: Chris O'Donovan.

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… The heritage sector wants to collaborate and innovate 03/10/2025 The Big City Butterfly project worked with partners to improve the quality and connectivity of London's green spaces, boosting habitats … to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. Further reading UK Heritage Pulse is a …

How we can help everyone access the "Natural Health Service"

Maxwell Apaladaga Ayamba

Blogs

… this National Lottery award . It’s timely that it happened now because of the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black and ethnic minority communities who tend to live in what I … privileged and you face institutional economic problems, then you can‘t access many green spaces.  This is significant …

Case study: Stourbridge Glass Museum’s award-winning environmentally friendly approach

A young person holds their artwork as part of the exhibition.
Artwork was created using recycled materials for the Greener Glass exhibition. Credit: Stourbridge Glass Museum.

Stories

… audit helped the museum understand how it uses energy and where to reduce costs. As a result, the studio now operates with electric furnaces, solar panels, voltage optimisers and LED lighting. The museum has also reduced carbon … audit helped the museum understand how it uses energy and where to reduce costs. As a result, the studio now …

New funding for Scotland's biodiversity

People in a wood
Roseanna Cunningham MSP launches the Biodiversity Challenge Fund. Scottish Natural Heritage

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… Heritage 19/02/2019 The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Scottish Natural Heritage are working together to fund … which will help save endangered species, improve habitats and increase access to nature. Scottish Natural Heritage … of the natural environment. The first year of the fund is now open, with up to £1million of investment available in …

Helping to uncover First World War histories

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… role of 60 surviving vessels ranging from humble barges and fishing boats to powerful fighting ships ‘Blinded by War’ … amongst the most striking images of the First World War. Now a Birmingham-based organisation for blind and partially … years until 2019 to projects through its First World War: then and now programme. HLF will provide small grants between …

Grantee Q&A: the Heritage Fund’s flexibility in supporting natural heritage surprised me

six people stand in a field with tall grass, with countryside fields and a lough in the background
Peter McEvoy, Director of Land Management at Ulster Wildlife stands far right. Also pictured visiting Fedian are, left to right, Sharon Archer, Senior Investment Manager at the Heritage Fund, John Witchell, Ulster Wildlife Chair, Dawn Miskelly, Ulster Wildlife Chief Executive Officer, Giles Knight, Environmental Farming Scheme Advisor and Nikki McVeigh, Northern Ireland Committee Member for the Heritage Fund.

Stories

… Giles Knight, Environmental Farming Scheme Advisor and Nikki McVeigh, Northern Ireland Committee Member for the … Peter McEvoy from Ulster Wildlife shares reflections and advice on the different stages of the nature conservation … Fedian. Photo: Ulster Wildlife. What one thing do you know now that you wish you’d known before you began? To go …

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