Heritage Treasures Day
The world is full of vestiges of human history that are rich with tradition, legacy, and inspiration for the generations that follow. Heritage treasures are more than just old pieces of the past, they represent our roots in the world and remind us that we all came from somewhere...
Position heritage preservation grants and funding opportunities to cultural institutions, local organizations, and conservation professionals seeking support for restoration and archival projects.
- Spotlight local heritage projects that received funding and their community impact
- Educational content on how museums and archaeological sites can apply for preservation grants
- Behind-the-scenes stories of heritage restoration successes funded through lottery programs
- Guide for small heritage organizations on accessing different funding tiers
Heritage Treasures Day was established by the Heritage Lottery Fund in the UK and has been working to preserve important parts of human history since 1994.
Since their creation they have donated close to £8 Billion to support over 40,000 projects, every penny of it generated through the National Lottery. The organization has multiple funding programs, each providing different amounts of funding for different projects.
Sharing Heritage is for local heritage sites ranging from personal memories to the conservation of wildlife. Their “Our Heritage program” provides grants ranging from £10,000 to £100,000 and is used for the preservation of archaeological sites, rare wildlife, and museum collections.
Heritage Grants, on the other hand, are for large preservation projects of any kind and is one of the sources for preservation and restoration work on Stonehenge.
Heritage Treasures Day celebrates the efforts of this organization and raises awareness about the importance of protecting and preserving our shared history throughout the world.
Their projects cover a large gamut of preservation efforts, including tracing heritage, the history of parks, and some of the most important pieces of architecture in the United Kingdom.