Press releases

Historic ‘at risk’ forest church secures National Lottery grant

05/10/2018

St Peter-in-the-Forest, Walthamstow to be revived into a vibrant community space.
Endowment pilot attracts £53million of private donations to UK heritage

08/06/2018

A new report has revealed that a National Lottery-backed pilot kick-started US-style endowment giving
£2million National Lottery boost to innovate and improve public parks

07/12/2017

£2million of National Lottery funding available to test innovations in managing UK parks.
New figures reveal £91billion value of London’s parks and green spaces

23/11/2017

London’s network of public parks and green spaces provide the equivalent of £91billion of economic value and social benefits boosting the, health, resilience and…
Mendoza Review of Museums in England – HLF statement

14/11/2017

Ros Kerslake, Chief Executive of the Heritage Lottery Fund, responds to today’s publication of Neil Mendoza’s review of museums in England on behalf of…
National Lottery cash to save Stockton’s derelict Globe Theatre

12/07/2017

Today, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is announcing £4.5million of National Lottery money to save and transform the neglected Grade II listed Art Deco…
Great Place Scheme puts culture at the forefront of regeneration

16/03/2017

Towns, cities and rural areas across England will put culture at the heart of their residents’ future prosperity and wellbeing thanks to a £20million…
Ragged School Museum to get new lease of life

19/12/2016

£4.3million National Lottery investment will safeguard Victorian school’s future.
Great Place Scheme puts culture at the heart of local vision

04/08/2016

A £15million scheme to help put culture at the heart of successful communities was unveiled by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Arts Council…
Heritage Lottery Fund launches new £8million resilience programme

28/07/2016

Today, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is launching a new £8million annual investment programme to help organisations and partnerships build their resilience.