Press releases

£500,000 to showcase Northern Ireland’s cultural heritage

02/05/2018

Nine projects are to share grants of £500,000 to explore new ways to celebrate and promote Northern Ireland’s diverse cultural heritage.
Porthcawl’s Old Pilot’s Lookout Tower restored thanks to National Lottery support

06/02/2018

The lively beach, fishing scene and high tidal ranges at popular Welsh tourist destination Porthcawl provide a challenging set of circumstances for emergency and…
John Mayer comes to Hillingdon thanks to National Lottery

29/11/2017

Godfather of Fusion Music, John Mayer, is to be celebrated thanks to National Lottery funding.
Manchester is invited to a Big Fat Asian Wedding!

10/07/2017

A project to explore the rich heritage of South Asian wedding traditions will begin next month, thanks to over £43,000 from the National Lottery.
Hull’s ‘Cabinet of Curiosity’ wins £100,000 National Lottery support

28/02/2017

The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded £100,000 to Hull City Council, in partnership with Burton Constable Hall and Hull History Centre, for a…
Birds, bees, ponds and trees: threats facing natural world gain National Lottery attention

27/02/2017

The decline of pollinators, threats facing trees and new habits for birds of prey are the subjects of projects across the East of England.
Hidden LGBT+ heritage uncovered thanks to National Lottery funding

20/02/2017

The little-known stories behind some of the landmark events of LGBT+ history are set to be explored and shared, thanks to funding of three…
Two projects to explore the history of health thanks to National Lottery players

02/02/2017

Two projects exploring the history of healthcare in the UK will go ahead this year thanks to nearly £100,000 from National Lottery players.
Armagh Pipers Club to explore Irish traditional musical heritage

19/09/2016

A new project from Armagh Pipers Club is set to explore 50 years of Irish Traditional musical heritage, with the help of a £36,000…
Birthplace of Capability Brown awarded National Lottery grant

24/05/2016

300 trees are to be planted in honour of Brown’s lost plans for his birthplace as Kirkharle celebrates tercentenary.