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Open up your heritage to new visitors during National Lottery Open Week 2022

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Powys Castle is offering free entry to National Lottery players. © National Trust Images/Megan Tayl

News

26/01/2022

Open up your heritage to new visitors during National Lottery Open Week 2022 Powys Castle is offering free entry to National Lottery players. © National Trust Images/Megan Tayl 26/01/2022 Has your project received National Lottery funding? Sign up to …

How we're funding parks projects

Enjoying a Ukelele Sing-along in Pearson Park, Hull

Stories

28/10/2021

How we're funding parks projects Enjoying a Ukelele Sing-along in Pearson Park, Hull 28/10/2021 We take a look at three thriving parks which are doing their bit for nature – and people. It’s a great time to apply for funding for your parks projects …

Saving LGBTQ+ stories before they are lost forever

Pride march, 1974. Credit: Wikimedia

Stories

01/02/2022

Saving LGBTQ+ stories before they are lost forever Pride march, 1974. Credit: Wikimedia 01/02/2022 A new Heritage Fund project might be the last chance to capture the experiences of LGBTQ+ people in Manchester who remember life before the Sexual Offences …

Recognising access in its many forms

Elderly woman using wheelchair in garden, smiling with tea and biscuit

Wilderness project

News

09/12/2020

Recognising access in its many forms Wilderness project 09/12/2020 Jonathan Mace and Heather Brown reflect on how their National Lottery funded heritage projects consider a variety of access needs. Page last updated: 12 July 2022 Tell us about your …

'Trailblazing' projects to boost digital volunteering and leadership

Heritage Trust Network trustee Minder Kaur Athwal. Credit: Sarah Hayes

News

25/11/2021

'Trailblazing' projects to boost digital volunteering and leadership Heritage Trust Network trustee Minder Kaur Athwal. Credit: Sarah Hayes 25/11/2021 National Lottery funding awarded to 17 volunteering projects as digital leadership programme returns. …

Access to culture for disabled people: changing attitudes

Blogs

18/11/2020

Access to culture for disabled people: changing attitudes 18/11/2020 Richard Kramer, CEO of disability charity Sense Richard Kramer, CEO of disability charity Sense, tells us how changing attitudes about disability through culture improves life for …

In conversation with Race Council Cymru founder, Uzo Iwobi OBE

Stories

30/10/2020

In conversation with Race Council Cymru founder, Uzo Iwobi OBE 30/10/2020 In this video conversation, Uzo Iwobi shares her journey to becoming a Black leader in Wales, and discusses how Black heritage is celebrated within the country. Page last updated: …

Future-proofing heritage: experience and advice from Brighton LGBT+ leaders

Brighton Pride, 1995. Credit: Sally Munt

Blogs

02/08/2019

Future-proofing heritage: experience and advice from Brighton LGBT+ leaders Brighton Pride, 1995. Credit: Sally Munt 02/08/2019 the Heritage Fund with Lesley Wood and David Sheppeard Our funding helps champion voluntary and community sector organisations …

Breaking down barriers to nature for young Black people

Chantelle Lindsay outdoors enjoying nature

Exploring Trinidad and Tobago's natural heritage at Fort George, Port of Spain.

Blogs

29/10/2020

Breaking down barriers to nature for young Black people Exploring Trinidad and Tobago's natural heritage at Fort George, Port of Spain. 29/10/2020 Chantelle Lindsay, Great North Wood Project Officer, London Wildlife Trust Throughout my life, telling …

Green Future: finding out what nature means to Coventry

Blogs

22/04/2021

Green Future: finding out what nature means to Coventry 22/04/2021 Amanda Roberts, Coventry UK City of Culture’s Green Futures Programme Manager Amanda Roberts tells us how arts, culture and collaboration can create new opportunities to connect with …

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