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Rethink parks funding, says report Park volunteers at work in Bristol 23/02/2016 Public parks must diversify their income if they are to remain free and open, according to a new report supported by HLF. Learning to Rethink Parks  comes at the end of an …

National Lottery players raise £179m jackpot for the nation Jackpot for the nation was celebrated at the Hendrix Museum. The Handel House Trust 22/02/2016 National Lottery players raised a staggering £179million for arts, sports, heritage and community …

Alesha Dixon celebrates jackpot for the nation at Hendrix home Alesha Dixon in Jimi Hendrix's flat Geoff Caddick / PA Wire 22/02/2016 National Lottery players raised an incredible £179million for good causes in January, more than any other month in its …

HLF invests £30m in Coventry’s transformation over 21 years HLF has invested in Coventry for over 21 years 22/02/2016 HLF trustees will see the impact of HLF grants for themselves when they hold a meeting in the Coventry Transport Museum on 23 February - …

Scotland's first canal college set to double in size Volunteers at the HLF-supported Canal College 19/02/2016 The development funding enables the Trust, which is Scotland’s only national waterways charity, to plan for a second Canal College programme, …

Restoring Britain’s oldest theatre scenery Interior of the Georgian Theatre Royal in Richmond 17/02/2016 Theatre scenery can be spectacular, transporting you to a different world. At the Georgian Theatre Royal (GTR) in Richmond you can be transported back …

North East coastal heritage to be protected with National Lottery support A Little tern says hello to a Coast Care volunteer Northumberland Coast AONB 17/02/2016 Three historic Life Brigade groups are part of a swathe of projects on the North East coast, …

Waves of volunteers protect North East coastal heritage A Little tern says hello to a Coast Care volunteer Northumberland Coast AONB 17/02/2016 From sea rescue to tackling antisocial behaviour, volunteers up and down the North East coast are getting …

Worcester Yeomanry to commemorate the centenary of the battles of Qatia and Oghratina A young museum visitor adds to the poppy wall of remembrance at Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum 15/02/2016 At 11.00am, the Worcestershire Yeomanry will commemorate …

Putting the heart in heritage Derek and Louise at the HLF-supported Glasgow Film Theatre 14/02/2016 Much-loved parks, landmarks and historic sites have been saved by HLF grants across the country – and, as we find out this Valentine’s Day, played Cupid in …