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Welsh wildlife charity voted UK’S best environment project 13/08/2015 They received over 10,000 votes to win the Best Environment project in this year’s National Lottery Awards - the annual search to find the UK’s favourite Lottery funded projects. The …

Diggin' the summer Volunteer archaeologists digging as part of the Doncaster 1914-18 project 13/08/2015 With the recent announcement of the HLF funded CITiZAN project and its nationwide call for archaeological volunteers, it’s a great opportunity to …

Giant bumblebees buzzing around Tees Valley countryside sites is not a cause for alarm Creating a buzz about bumblebee roadshow 13/08/2015 The species, rarely seen in the wild, is expected to make an appearance at Buzzy Bee events this August, organised …

Spend a summer day out for free at RSPB Blacktoft Sands Little Egret wading at RSPB Blacktoft Sands 13/08/2015 The event runs from 10am until 4pm and entry is absolutely free, thanks to a grant of £45,100 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF).  Visitors …

Our Online Community is now open to all Find out how to get the best from your volunteers, and ensure they get the best from the experience, by joining experts in a live chat about volunteering. 12/08/2015 A general discussion forum, for all your heritage …

Bus routes, balti and Anglo-Saxon gold HLF Chair Sir Peter Luff 12/08/2015 Sir Peter Luff, our new Chair, is on a mission to visit each UK region over the summer, and the West Midlands is next on the list. His first stop will be the culturally rich …

Through the lens of Britain’s first female war photographer Pioneering photographer Olive Edis Norfolk Museums Service 11/08/2015 A grant of £81,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) will enable the Norfolk Museums Service (NMS) to bring together her …

Focusing on Britain’s first female war photographer Pioneering photographer Olive Edis Norfolk Museums Service 11/08/2015 Olive Edis photographed people from all walks of life, was the first to capture Canada in colour and gave an incredible insight into …

Tree planting ceremony performed by Duchess at Northumberland Park Young volunteers during the project 10/08/2015 Nestled between Tynemouth and North Shields, Northumberland Park has attracted visitors to its woodland paths, gardens, pond and bowling …

National Lottery grant to restore Georgian Town Hall Aerial view of Brackley Town Hall Fly High Media 07/08/2015 A £2,199,400 grant has been awarded by HLF to Brackley Town Council to repair and upgrade the ‘vulnerable’ building as a rejuvenated community …