Regeneration

A woman takes part in a blacksmithing workshop, hitting heated metal with a hammer.

The project, alongside regenerating valued historic buildings, will provide heritage skills training for local people. Photo: IceCream Architecture.

Projects

Investing in Ayrshire's heritage, supporting a coastal community

17/02/2026

Four key buildings, treasured by the community, are at the centre of a major programme of conservation and placemaking supporting the historic centre of Girvan.

07/03/2023

Three musicians carrying instrument cases cross a zebra crossing on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow

Players from the Scottish Ensemble, one the partners who will use the historic McLellan Galleries on Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow following restoration. Photo: James Chapelard.

News

We’ve invested £10million to revitalise historic places and bring communities closer to their heritage

With our support, built heritage projects from Glasgow to Grimsby will bring new life to high streets, pass on new skills and boost pride in place.

17/02/2026

A view across docklands in Belfast at sunset, with large industrial and cruise ships docked beneath historic cranes.

Belfast Historic Waterfront at sunset. Photo: Maritime Belfast Trust.

Stories

We're investing in places to bring communities together and unlock the potential of heritage

Explore how our Heritage Places strategic initiative is supporting adaptive, collaborative approaches that meet unique local needs.

A young girl in a white dress and boots takes a penalty kick.

A community project in Airdrie, home of the world's first penalty kick, has supported the development of the Felt Experience Resource Kit. Photo: North Lanarkshire Council.

Stories

Putting people’s memories at the heart of heritage-inspired regeneration

We’ve developed a free resource to help heritage projects to understand their communities' felt experience and how this can shape more effective, considerate decision making and sustainable planning.

Three people wearing high vis jackets stand in front of a derelict historic building in a post-industrial landscape, formerly a shipyard.

Exploring Govan Graving Docks with Deirdre Gaughan, Chair of the Central Govan Action Plan, Andy Milne from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Cllr. Ricky Bell, Deputy Leader of Glasgow City Council and Govan Ward councillor. Photo: Peter Devlin.

Projects

A bright future for the Govan Heritage project

21/11/2025

We're supporting the next phase of heritage-inspired regeneration in one of Scotland’s most historically significant yet economically disadvantaged urban areas.

07/03/2023

Five dancers strike a pose outside Bradford Arts Centre.

Bradford-based dancers, representing a mix of cultures, celebrate the opening of Bradford Arts Centre. Photo: Guzelian Ltd.

Stories

Putting communities at the heart of Bradford

Our support is helping local people across the district tell their stories, celebrate identity and shape a future rooted in pride and belonging.

Hundreds of people are gathered, enjoying the sunshine, around a historic ship in dry dock on the Belfast quayside.

Celebrating the Belfast Maritime Festival on the banks of the River Lagan. Photo: Maritime Belfast Trust.

News

Six areas, towns and cities across the UK to benefit from long-term investment

We’re delighted to announce funding for these new Heritage Places, the next chapter of a 10-year journey to help places thrive by connecting communities to the heritage on their doorstep.

15/10/2025

The whole of Birnbeck Pier in a state of disrepair.

Birnbeck is one of only six Grade II* listed piers in England. Credit: Chris Gorman/Big Ladder.

News

A further £5.54million to save Birnbeck Pier

Our additional investment acknowledges the unique challenge and urgent need to protect this landmark for future generations.

16/09/2025

A member of the council team speaks to a member of the community, looking over and annotating a map of the area together.

Future projects are being designed in collaboration with the community. Credit: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.

Projects

Co-designing a thriving future for heritage with local people

07/07/2025

The historic treasures of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council Area will be at the heart of a new plan for regeneration, developed collaboratively between the Council and the community.

29/04/2024

Abingdon Abbey at night. Credit: The Friends of Abingdon Abbey Buildings Trust.

Projects

Abingdon Abbey buildings – a heritage asset at the heart of the community

13/05/2025

Having come together in 1944 to save these historic buildings from demolition, Abingdon's community joins up again to support a transformational restoration project.

29/11/2022