Overview The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the largest funder for the UK's heritage, established in 1994. Since its inception, it has awarded £9.5 billion raised by National Lottery players and on behalf of the UK and devolved governments to more than 53,000 heritage projects across the UK. (heritagefund.org.uk ) Mission and Vision Their mission is to connect people and communities to their heritage, with a vision for heritage that is valued, cared for, and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. They believe in the power of heritage to ignite the imagination, offer joy and inspiration, and build connections to the past. (heritagefund.org.uk ) Funding Programs The Fund offers grants ranging from £10,000 to £10 million to support a wide range of heritage projects, including: Buildings and monuments Community heritage Cultures and memories Industrial, maritime, and transport Landscapes, parks, and nature Museums, libraries, and archives They also provide leadership and support across the heritage sector and advocate for heritage. (heritagefund.org.uk ) Strategic Initiatives In March 2023, they launched a new 10-year strategy: Heritage 2033. The first three-year delivery plan includes details about budgets, priorities, and changes to National Lottery funding programmes. (heritagefund.org.uk ) Organizational Structure As a non-departmental public body, the National Lottery Heritage Fund is accountable to Parliament via the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS). Their decisions about individual applications and policies are entirely independent of the government. (heritagefund.org.uk ) Contact Information For assistance with their online service when applying for a grant or managing a project, you can email investment-service-support@heritagefund.org.uk or call 020 7591 6044 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm). (heritagefund.org.uk ) For general enquiries, email their Customer Services team at enquire@heritagefund.org.uk or call 020 7591 6044 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm). (heritagefund.org.uk ) Additional Information For press-related enquiries, contact their Press office. (heritagefund.org.uk ) For fraud, bribery, and corruption concerns, email their Customer Services team at enquire@heritagefund.org.uk or call 020 7591 6044 (Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm). (heritagefund.org.uk ) For complaints, refer to their complaints procedure. (heritagefund.org.uk ) Keep Up-to-Date To stay informed about their latest news and stories, visit their website at https://www.heritagefund.org.uk/ or sign up for their email updates. (heritagefund.org.uk )
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