We are able to support any organisation in the UK planning projects involving archives, and seeking to bid for lottery funding. The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) represents a unique opportunity for the archival community to seek substantial funding for the purpose of maintaining and developing our archival infrastructure and heritage.

More information about the service is available by contacting Louise Ray, Funding and Development Advice Manager, on +44 (0) 20 8392 5347.

Events

We run two workshops supporting those who wish to apply for Heritage Lottery funding:

'Your Heritage Grants' workshop

This one day workshop is designed for those aiming to apply to the Heritage Lottery Fund's 'Your Heritage' grant scheme. This scheme is for grant bids between £3,000 and £50,000 (from April 2012 the upper limit will increase to £100,000).

Course objectives are:

• to give participants a background to the Heritage Lottery Fund and a detailed understanding of the assessment criteria for 'Your Heritage' grants
• to provide participants with advice on developing fundable projects and completing the application form
• to give participants confidence to complete the application form independently

The day is facilitated by Louise Ray Funding and Development Advice Manager, Archives Sector Development, The National Archives. It includes a mixture of presentations and group exercises, and participants are encouraged to share their own project ideas and raise questions in an informal atmosphere. In the morning, delegates have an overview of the Heritage Lottery Fund and look at project aims and activities, and in the afternoon the focus is on project planning, management and budgets.

Coming workshops and how to book your place

'Applying for Heritage Grants' workshop

The workshop is designed for those aiming to apply to the Heritage Lottery Fund's 'Heritage Grants' programme. This scheme is for grants over £50,000.

Course objectives are:

• to give participants a detailed understanding of the criteria and two stage application process for the 'Heritage Grants' programme
• to give participants confidence to complete the application form and activity plan
• to give participants the opportunity to discuss projects proposals and being to shape their applications

The day will be facilitated by Louise Ray, Funding and Development Advice Manager, Archive Sector Development, The National Archives and with input from guest speakers and a case study archive project (to be confirmed).

Coming workshops and how to book your place

If you want to find out whether the workshops might be suitable for you, or would like more general advice then please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone or email:

Louise Ray, Funding and Development Advice Manager, Archives Sector Development, The National Archives
Direct line: +44 (0)20 8392 5347
Email: louise.ray@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

The National Archives, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 4DU. Tel: +44 (0) 20 8876 3444. Contact us