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More than crumbs from HLF |
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More than crumbs from HLF |
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Even though the 2012 London Olympics is taking Lottery money from all kinds of other worthwhile would-be projects in local communities across the United Kingdom, the Heritage Lottery Fund’s new strategy policy for the next five years (2008–2013) indicates that it will still have around £180m a year to spend on heritage projects and, at a time when the competition for limited funds can be expected to get a lot fiercer, they are going to simplify the application process and make it faster. The Lottery loaf has been sliced in a way which ensures that heritage projects will be receiving more than the leftover crumbs. Half a slice is better than no slice at all. Dame Liz Forgan, Chair of HLF, says ‘We have changed the way people think about and care for our heritage by increasing opportunities for everyone to get involved. However, it is still important that we encourage a broad range of people to take an active part in looking after the UK’s rich legacy from the past, and the new ways of working we are introducing will make it even easier for groups to approach HLF for support’. Support will continue for ‘Your heritage’ and ‘Young Roots’ projects which offer grants from £3,000 upwards, together with funding for larger projects, such as ‘Parks for People’, the ‘Townscape Heritage Initiative’, ‘Landscape Partnerships’ and church repair grants. For more information visit www.hlf.org.uk. |
17 June 2008 |
