Cultures and memories

The National Lottery Heritage Fund Print # Cultures and memories # Cultures and memories People standing behind a textile artwork made from hanging sheets of fabric printed with text and flowers Since 1994 we have awarded over £480million to more than 24,500 community and cultural heritage projects across the UK. ## What do we support? We fund projects which help to explore, save and celebrate the traditions, customs, skills and knowledge of different communities. [...] This cultural heritage is sometimes referred to as intangible or living heritage.This is because it is constantly changing and kept alive when practiced or performed. We also fund projects which document and share people’s memories. This often involves capturing oral histories and ensuring they are accessible now and in the future. ## Project ideas Our funding could help people: ## How to get funding If you have an idea for a project, we would love to hear from you. [...] A group of people standing on the deck of a small wooden boat Stories ## Community collaboration is helping keep Hastings’ fishing heritage alive Holocaust survivors and refugees stand with their life story books in Sir John Rylands Library. Stories ## Protecting the life stories of Holocaust survivors and refugees A community grant recipient stands next to an interpretation board with exhibition information Stories ## How community grants can support grassroots heritage