The National Lottery Heritage Fund

30 years of changing lives 👏 The National Lottery celebrates its 30th Birthday this year and has raised over £50 billion for good causes across the UK. Since the first draw took place on 19 November 1994, The National Lottery has played a pivotal role in revitalising the nation’s heritage, transforming iconic institutions, and making a meaningful impact in communities across the country. Thank you to the volunteers, game changers, and communities who have contributed to this incredible journey. Let’s continue to create a lasting impact for generations to come. Watch, celebrate and share your favourite #NationalLottery project or memory in the comments below! Here's to the next 30 years 🥳 #NationalLottery30

Are you signing your project up to #NationalLottery Open Week? 👀    Taking place between Saturday 15 – Sunday 23 March 2025, the week sees anyone who visits a participating National Lottery-supported venue or project with a National Lottery ticket take up a special #ThanksToYou offer.    91% of polled venues said Open Week doubled up as a strong way to acknowledge their #NationalLotteryFunding and 97% said they would take part again 🙌    Interested? It’s a great way to acknowledge your #HeritageFund grant, reach new audiences and benefit from a UK wide PR campaign!     Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/evzJjTN6

Heritage Treasures Day is just around the corner on 14 January! 🙌 We’re inviting everyone to celebrate the incredible diversity of #Heritage across the UK. Whether it’s a museum, public park, local history story or amazing volunteers, we want to see what inspires you.     Getting involved is easy. On 14 January, post about your favourite heritage treasure on social media, use the hashtag #HeritageTreasures, and remember to tag us. Together, we’ll shine a spotlight on the places, stories, and people that make UK heritage extraordinary.     Find out more about how you can get involved 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEx6EhAH 

As we say goodbye to 2024, we take a moment to reflect on a game changing year! 🥳✨ From celebrating The National Lottery and our 30th birthday, to supporting incredible #Heritage projects that continue to shape our future. We want to say a huge thank you to #NationalLottery players, project teams and brilliant volunteers for making such an impact on the UK's heritage this year. Here's to 2025. 🙌 #NewYearsEve

Are you a #NationalLottery funded venue or project? Registrations for National Lottery Open Week are OPEN! 🎉 Taking place between Saturday 15 – Sunday 23 March 2025. Join the hundreds of #NationalLottery funded venues saying #ThanksToYou to #NationalLottery players with free entry or a special offer. Taking part is a great way to say thank you for this support, raise awareness of our fantastic heritage and engage with new audiences! Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/evzJjTN6

Merry Christmas to all those celebrating today! 🎄✨ 📸 Sunrise at the Calanais Stone, Isle of Lewis - a 5,000-year-old heritage site we're helping preserve with a £2.9million grant. Our support is helping ensure a balance is struck between supporting tourism and protecting this important community heritage. Click here to find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eUraTVDs Thanks to #NationalLottery players, it's one of over 900 heritage projects we supported across the UK in 2024, helping heritage be valued, cared for, and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.

We're feeling the Christmas spirit! ✨ In Renfrewshire, Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust has been awarded #NationalLottery support for plans to purchase a former parish church and save it for the local community. ⛪ 📽️ In this short film, meet some of the people behind the project. The former parish church is one of eight exciting plans for places of worship being awarded a share of £1.25m funding. Find out more 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewfDYrpV

Funding announcement! We’ve awarded £1.25m for eight places of worship.    In Renfrewshire, Lochwinnoch Community Development Trust has been awarded National Lottery support for plans to purchase a former parish church and save it for the local community.    In the North York Moors National Park, All Saints Church in Helmsley has secured #NationalLottery support for plans to conserve its stunning Edwardian wall paintings and create opportunities for traditional skills development.    In Newcastle, two Jesmond churches have been awarded support to save two rare T.C Lewis pipe organs and to connect the two churches and their communities.    Read more about the awards and our initiative to support places of worship across the UK 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewfDYrpV 

Find out how we’re helping save heritage from loss, damage and decline. We’ve gathered nine projects we’ve funded that are bringing at-risk heritage back from the brink and helping keep it accessible, relevant, sustainable and valued.   🔔 Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust has restored its museum and Grade II* listed factory buildings to help keep the traditional skill of bell casting alive. 🏞️The Skell Valley Project is protecting rare wildlife and cultural heritage, including the 12th-century Fountains Abbey, from the effects of flooding. 🌈 HERe NI, Cara-Friend and The Rainbow Project are uncovering and sharing forgotten LGBTQ+ history through an online archive and a podcast series.   Learn how more projects are saving heritage 👉 https://lnkd.in/gBUk9Qdc

Are you a recent graduate looking to kickstart your career in the heritage sector? We have partnered with the Windsor Fellowship to offer an incredible 12-month paid internship programme. The Programme includes: ✅ A paid one-year internship with opportunities across various departments like HR, Finance, Legal, Grant Awards, and more ✅ Professional development seminars and networking opportunities ✅ Continuous support from a dedicated mentor ✅ Hands-on assignments to equip you with the skills needed to secure full-time roles in the heritage sector 📍 Location: Belfast, Birmingham, Cambridge, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Exeter, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham (Hybrid). 📅 Deadline: 12 January Ready to make an impact in heritage? Apply now and start your journey with us 👉 https://lnkd.in/ek8qFxBx