Stories
Bringing Henrietta Lacks’ story to life in Bristol
Explore how the University of Bristol is spotlighting Henrietta’s controversial contribution to medicine and inspiring future scientists.
News
£800,000 funding awarded to support Newham’s heritage
From restoring an 1880s playhouse to creating a cycling heritage trail, projects across Newham will celebrate its diverse community heritage and create pride in place.
News
Get involved in Crossed Finger Selfie Day 2023!
Join us on social media on Tuesday 14 November to say a big thank you to National Lottery players for making your heritage project possible.
Videos
Esther Fox is the National Lottery Awards Heritage Winner for 2023
The award recognises her incredible support and leadership to make museums more accessible.
News
£4million now invested in Welsh woodlands, with more funding available
From restoring Anglesey woodlands to creating a 50-hectare mosaic of forestry in Powys, 10 more projects have received funding from The Woodland Investment Grant (TWIG).
News
Sign up your project for National Lottery Open Week 2024
It’s a great way to acknowledge your Heritage Fund grant, reach new audiences and benefit from a UK-wide PR campaign!
News
£200million funding for Heritage Places will boost local economies and pride in place
We’re forging long-term partnerships with towns and cities across the UK as part of a 10-year journey to help places thrive by unlocking the potential of their heritage.
Stories
Cocorico! Exploring the heritage in our homes
A Congolese community organisation in Swansea brought people together to learn about and share their heritage through personal items.
Stories
Case study: SS Great Britain – Voyage to Carbon Neutral
The SS Great Britain Trust's innovative decarbonising of the conservation system for the world's first iron ship jointly won Sustainable Project of the Year at the Museums + Heritage Awards.
Blogs
How Walsall’s heritage is thriving
Our Engagement Manager, Natalie Osborne, shares the successful heritage work of Walsall – one of our 13 Areas of Focus.
News
£12.2million investment to help save UK’s historic buildings
From the only thatched ice house of its kind to the oldest picture house in Northern Ireland, we have awarded 12 heritage buildings life-saving support.
News
Applications open for £9.8million in new funding for restoring nature in Wales
Have you got an idea for a project to help nature and people in Wales thrive? Apply now through two new funds.
News
National Lottery Awards 2023 shortlist announced! Who will get your vote?
Nominations for Project of the Year recognise outstanding National Lottery-funded projects that are making a difference for people and heritage across the UK.
Stories
Cleveland Pools opens for swimming after 40 years
The UK's oldest open-air swimming pool has reopened, following a £9.3million restoration project that brought the site back to life.
News
Applications open for One Young World Heritage Fund scholarships
In partnership with One Young World, we are offering 10 young leaders in Northern Ireland the opportunity to attend the One Young World Summit 2023.
Stories
Seven projects to connect communities to local heritage
Discover how stories of Leeds' diverse communities are showcased in a new series of projects commissioned as part of our £2.4million support for the city’s year of culture.
Stories
Case study: Kimjang, making and sharing kimchi
The practices of a UNESCO-recognised Korean tradition ¬were recorded and preserved for the future and celebrated with the wider community.