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A view of landscaped gardens, featuring a fountain. A choir are stood above steps at the top of the gardens.
A view over Scarborough's South Cliff Gardens. Photo: Tony Bartholomew.
Since 1994 we have awarded £2.2bn of National Lottery and other funding to 12,900 projects in the North.

The birthplace of the industrial revolution, the North of England is buzzing with thousands of years of history.

We're proud to support our communities to protect and celebrate the region’s irreplaceable heritage, from the cityscapes of Manchester to the stunning views of the Yorkshire Dales, the cultural history of Newcastle, through to the Lake District's natural beauty. It’s part of our vision for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.

Get inspiration for your project

Take a look below at project case studies and latest news from your area.

Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open – if you have an idea for a project in the North of England, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.

Find out more and explore available funding.

Watch our video that takes you through the process of applying for a £10,000–£250,000 grant

Our regular funding webinars and advice sessions are a great opportunity to:

  • find out about our funding
  • get tips on how to make a good application
  • network with other organisations from your area

Please us know if you have any accessibility requirements so that we may make reasonable adjustments. You can contact us via email: north@heritagefund.org.uk.

Book onto an upcoming UK-wide session

Browse upcoming events led by the North team

External events

You could also meet some of our engagement team, in person or online, at the following events (see event web page for further information and to book):

3 November 

4 November 

6 November

12 November 

24 November 

Thinking about applying to us for a grant of up to £250,000? Submit a Project Enquiry to get feedback on your project idea before making a full application. We'll get back to you within 10 working days.

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North East

Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 0191 249 4271 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)

Postal address:

WIZU, 
Portland House, 
New Bridge St W, 
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8AL

North West

Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 0161 200 8470 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)

Postal address:

Rodwell Tower
111 Piccadilly
Manchester, M1 2HY

Yorkshire and Humber

Email: north@heritagefund.org.uk

Telephone: 0113 388 8030 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)

Postal address:

1st Floor, Park House
24 Park Square West
Leeds, LS1 2PW

A drone shot over Lordenshaw Hill Fort landscape.
The Rothbury Estate offers an opportunity to restore nature at scale. Credit: The Wildlife Trusts.

Projects

Securing the future of the Rothbury Estate for nature and people

Found at the heart of Northumberland, the 3,800-hectare landscape is set to become one of the most ambitious projects to revive and protect wildlife and habitats in the UK.

a farmer and a flock of sheep in an upland landscape
Learning through practical action was a key principle of the project, which saw farmers, volunteers, young people, trainees and community participants restore, survey and manage habitats. Credit: Joanne Coates.

Stories

Grantee Q&A: invest in relationships first to deliver landscape-scale nature restoration

Talk to farmers and land managers from the start and agree shared outputs with funders, says Grace Crawford, Farming & Nature Lead at the North Pennines National Landscape team.
A seated audience turning to listen to an audience member holding a microphone
The project brought people together to celebrate and reflect on the enduring impact of the Nello James Centre. Credit: The Miren Collective.

Projects

Case study: reconnecting generations through Black community heritage

Learn how Rekindling Nello James reunited a community, inspired young people and developed an inclusive approach to running an intergenerational heritage project.

Visitors inside the Palm Houses look up at the plants
Visitors to the newly reopened Palm Houses at Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh are immersed in ferns and palms under the restored glass roofs. Credit: Eilidh Cameron.

Stories

Heritage sites to visit this autumn

Where will you visit? Discover the latest heritage openings made possible through National Lottery funding.
an assortment of historic photographs, letters and drawings about excavations of Hadrian's Wall
The documents, photographs, notes and research of the archaeologists who rediscovered the history of Hadrian's Wall are being catalogued as part of The Vindolanda Trust's Archives Revealed project. Credit: The Vindolanda Trust.

Stories

From Hadrian’s Wall to hip hop: how Archives Revealed is unlocking collections

Our £5million investment is scaling up the ambition of a grants programme helping archives and museums tackle their backlog of uncatalogued material, and rediscover fascinating stories in the process.
Paula Ogun Hector stands beside a woven tapestry made up of portraits of Black Britons from the Second World War
Paula Ogun Hector, Founder of Tapestry of Black Britons with a tapestry inspired by the Second World War. Credit: Sharron Wallace.

Projects

The Tapestry of Black Britons weaving histories together

Inspired by both the Bayeux Tapestry and African and Caribbean textile traditions, this project celebrates nearly 2,000 years of Black British lives.

A large group of people stand together outdoors in the newly created nature reserve
A community group talks part in a walk before a tree planting event at the newly created nature reserve, Tina’s Haven. Credit: Michael Burn.

Projects

Reconnecting grasslands along the Durham Heritage Coast

The project has created an improved network of coastal habitats, with a new welcoming green space for people to come together.

The outside of the 19th-century building with a large stone portico supported by columns
Visitors will be able to better explore the ideas that shaped Manchester and the nation through improved access to the historic book collection. Credit: Andrew Brooks.

Projects

Reuniting Manchester’s Portico Library in a once-in-a-generation project

With a funding boost of £6.4million, Portico Reunited will bring the Grade II* listed building back together for the first time in a century.

A crowd of people looking at brightly coloured paper lanterns hanging from the ceiling
People of all ages came together to share memories and traditions. Credit: Konger CIC.

Projects

Connecting Manchester’s Hong Kong community

Traditional celebrations, games, crafts and food are bringing people closer to their Hong Kong heritage and one another.

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