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Kickstarting careers and diversifying the heritage sector

Two young people observing a notice board

Photo: Windsor Fellowship

News

31/08/2021

Kickstarting careers and diversifying the heritage sector Photo: Windsor Fellowship 31/08/2021 We’re providing opportunities for young people to advance their careers in the heritage sector through our traineeships and internships. We recognise that the …

Digital Skills for Heritage – meeting the coronavirus (COVID-19) challenge

Blogs

14/04/2020

Digital Skills for Heritage – meeting the coronavirus (COVID-19) challenge 14/04/2020 Josie Fraser, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, Head of Digital Policy Josie Fraser explains how we will help organisations face the current crisis and beyond through …

Unmissable openings this autumn

Stories

13/09/2019

Unmissable openings this autumn 13/09/2019 Wherever you live - or whatever you enjoy doing - this autumn sees an exciting array of National Lottery-funded attractions opening across the country. Kresen Kernow, Cornwall, opened 7 September From pirates …

Discover fascinating heritage on display for first time

160-million-year-old crocodile skull. Credit: Bath Royal

Stories

24/08/2021

Discover fascinating heritage on display for first time 160-million-year-old crocodile skull. Credit: Bath Royal 24/08/2021 An unseen Turner painting is among a range of heritage objects to go on display for the first time thanks to National Lottery …

15-Minute Heritage grant programme for local heritage in Wales re-opens

One of last year’s grantees: Tin Shed Theatre company

Stories

10/08/2021

15-Minute Heritage grant programme for local heritage in Wales re-opens One of last year’s grantees: Tin Shed Theatre company 10/08/2021 Communities across Wales can now apply for grants between £3,000 and £10,000 to help celebrate local heritage. We’ve …

National Lottery Awards shortlist announced

News

24/07/2019

National Lottery Awards shortlist announced 24/07/2019 Nominations have been drawn from the past quarter of a century to celebrate The National Lottery’s 25th Birthday. Since 1994, £40billion from The National Lottery has gone to good causes, helping to …

The importance of funding nature

Blogs

23/07/2021

The importance of funding nature 23/07/2021 Drew Bennellick, Head of Land & Nature Policy To celebrate the start of Love Parks Week, our Head of Land & Nature Policy, Drew Bennellick, discusses the benefits of green spaces and why we fund them. The …

Training and employment opportunities to build a diverse heritage sector

Young people receiving training from the Windsor Fellowship

Photo credit: Windsor Fellowship

Stories

06/10/2020

Training and employment opportunities to build a diverse heritage sector Photo credit: Windsor Fellowship 06/10/2020 We’ve launched a programme in partnership with Windsor Fellowship to help Black, Asian and minority ethnicity (BAME) graduates kickstart …

Chief Executive, Ros Kerslake CBE to leave The Heritage Fund at end of 2021

News

20/07/2021

Chief Executive, Ros Kerslake CBE to leave The Heritage Fund at end of 2021 20/07/2021 Ros Kerslake CBE has announced that she will step down from her role as Chief Executive of The National Lottery Heritage Fund at the end of 2021. During her five years …

David Livingstone Birthplace re-opens

News

28/07/2021

David Livingstone Birthplace re-opens 28/07/2021 The birthplace of one of Scotland’s most famous explorers has re-opened following a £6.86million National Lottery grant. New play area at the David Livingstone Birthplace David Livingstone Birthplace, which …

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