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Forgotten Wrecks School group working on the Forgotten Wrecks project 28/03/2014 The new project is due to commence this spring and seeks to raise the profile of a currently under-represented aspect of the First World War. While attention is often focused …

Digital Giving is receiving in Lottery boost The D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre 20/03/2014 As part of the project, D.H Lawrence Heritage will launch a digital giving webpage to encourage donations from local and national businesses to help the site in …

HMS Caroline restoration work to start 28/01/2014 Funding for the first stages of restoration work on HMS Caroline has been confirmed following the transfer of the ship’s ownership from the MoD to the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN). A two-stage …

Young people take over Fitzwilliam Museum! 07/04/2014 Held at the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, they attended the event to share their experiences of being involved in Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) ‘Young Roots’ projects, and help launch a series of brand …

Brackley Town Hall restoration project secures Lottery support 01/04/2014 The project aims to deliver the comprehensive restoration of the Grade II* Listed building which is currently identified as being in a vulnerable condition.   Development funding of …

Thumbs up for Highcliffe Castle 02/04/2014 Development funding of £233,100 has also been awarded to help the council progress their plans to apply for a full grant at a later date. The project aims to repair and reopen a full wing of the castle which is …

Bees, boats and Brunel 02/04/2014 Today, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is announcing funding of £30m towards 10 projects that reflect the diversity of the UK’s heritage. They include a far-reaching project to help protect the future of our seriously …

Birthplace of the ‘welly’ to kickstart regeneration thanks to HLF 01/04/2014 The former headquarters of the North British Rubber Company, birthplace of the Wellington boot, the modern motor car tyre, and the first ever traffic cone, is a step closer to …

Learning the ropes at All Saints Thirkleby 28/04/2014 Led by volunteers from the local community, the project focuses on the art of bell ringing, and the heritage of this delightful small church. Work will start in May and is expected to take …

HLF Wales Committee welcomes new member 22/04/2014 The Wales Committee is made up of leading figures in the heritage sector across the region who are chosen for their wide range of experience and local knowledge. Responsible for making decisions on …