Regeneration

Intricate ceiling by William Burges at Cannaught Hall at Maison Dieu Dover.

The Connaught Hall with its intricate ceiling by William Burges. Credit: Maison Dieu.

Projects

Reawakening Dover's Maison Dieu

27/11/2024

This internationally significant NeoGothic building will be accessible to the public for the first time in its 800-year history.

26/06/2018

A room with a high vaulted ceiling, a large glitter ball and trestle style tables. The room is warmly lit. Large glass doors look out onto a courtyard.

The newly restored dining hall and courtyard at The Buttermarket. Credit: Sam Sabatelli, for Redruth Revival CIC.

Projects

Rediscovering the market town of Redruth

26/11/2024

A cluster of Grade II listed buildings, collectively known as the Buttermarket, has been transformed into a thriving cultural and community hub.

14/09/2021

An aerial view of people swimming in the Lido lit up at night

Saltdean Lido at night. Photo: Chris Gorman/Big Ladder.

Projects

Saltdean Lido’s iconic 1930s building restored for the community

The much-loved open-air pool complex has been reinstated as the centrepiece of the town’s seafront, following a campaign led by local volunteers.

27/01/2015

People sitting on deck chairs wearing party hats in front of Birnbeck Pier

Celebrations are underway as we announce £10m of funding to bring the Grade II* listed Birnbeck Pier back to life (left to right: Gill Crocker, Marni Eddins and Lou Eddins). Credit: Chris Gorman/Big Ladder.

News

£10million awarded to help save Birnbeck Pier

The unique Victorian landmark has been given a lifeline on its 160th anniversary, thanks to National Lottery players.

28/10/2024

Gardenining volunteers in the walled garden lookig after red roses

Volunteers tend to rose garden.

Projects

Saughton Park restoration project

The improved historic park in the south west of Edinburgh provides vital support for the community's wellbeing.

25/06/2013

People sitting on camping chairs and on the grass in Pearson park in front of a historic bandstand

Pearson Park in Kingston upon Hull.

News

£15million to help put nature at the heart of our towns and cities

New support for local authorities and community organisations to improve access to green space within our urban neighbourhoods.

01/10/2024

An auditorium full of people watching Wynne Evan’s Townhall Showdown

Newbridge Memo welcomed BBC Radio Wales to host Wynne Evan’s Townhall Showdown. Credit: Newbridge Memo.

Projects

Newbridge’s arts and heritage hub safeguarded for the community

This historic miners’ institute, with its 1920s Art Deco theatre, ballroom and versatile spaces now hosts a variety of activities that benefit local people.

26/03/2020

A front of a red brick building with many chimneys on top of the fish smokehouse

The front of Peterson's following restoration. Credit: The Peterson's Project.

Projects

Securing a future for iconic buildings at Grimsby Dock

The Peterson’s Project has restored two important buildings of fishing heritage to their former glory following National Lottery support.

22/11/2018

An artist kneels in front of a painted wall with an intricate pattern on a purple background

Street artist NeSpoon has created artwork on the streets of Bradford, as part of BD: Walls.

Stories

Celebrating Bradford as the City of Culture 2025

The vibrant West Yorkshire city has announced the first events to showcase its incredible heritage and culture across the district throughout 2025, thanks to National Lottery players.

A group of people in hard hats and hi-vis jackets standing under Glasgow Meat Market's historic sheds.

Caroline Clark, The National Lottery Heritage Fund Director for Scotland (centre) with Cllr Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, and representatives of Glasgow Meat Market Regeneration CIC. Credit: Kirsty Anderson

Projects

A thriving community hub is taking shape at Glasgow's Meat Market

Regeneration plans for Glasgow’s former East End Meat Market to become a thriving hub for community, sport and local business have been given a huge boost with the announcement of £2.3million of National Lottery support.

08/09/2021