Heritage Enterprise (HE) - UK

About this funding

Heritage Enterprise provides grants between £250,000 and £5,000,000 to community organisations working on the restoration of historic buildings and sites.

Eligible applicants include organisations across Greater Manchester and the North West engaged in heritage conservation projects that require capital investment.

The programme supports restoration work across a wide range of sectors, including construction, real estate and property, hospitality and catering, education, health, manufacturing, and leisure industries. Funding is intended to help bring neglected historic assets back into productive use.

Applications are managed by the Heritage Lottery Fund, which acts as the administering body for this Department for Business and Trade programme. Prospective applicants should contact the Heritage Lottery Fund directly to understand submission requirements, eligibility criteria specific to their project, and current application deadlines.

Who can apply

Community organisations across the UK, including those in Greater Manchester, North West and surrounding regions. Organisations must be working with historic buildings or sites requiring restoration.

How to apply

Applications should be directed to the Heritage Lottery Fund, the administering body for this Department for Business and Trade programme. Prospective applicants are advised to contact the Heritage Lottery Fund directly for guidance on submission requirements and deadlines

Common questions

What is Heritage Enterprise (HE) - UK?

Heritage Enterprise grants of £250,000 to £5,000,000 support community organisations in Greater Manchester and beyond to restore historic buildings and sites and return them to productive use. Applications are handled by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

How much funding is available?

Heritage Enterprise (HE) - UK offers £250,000 to £5,000,000.

Who can apply for Heritage Enterprise (HE) - UK?

Community organisations across the UK, including those in Greater Manchester, North West and surrounding regions. Organisations must be working with historic buildings or sites requiring restoration.

What is the deadline?

Heritage Enterprise (HE) - UK accepts applications on a rolling basis — you can apply at any time.

Who provides Heritage Enterprise (HE) - UK?

Heritage Enterprise (HE) - UK is provided by Department for Business and Trade.

How do I apply for Heritage Enterprise (HE) - UK?

Applications should be directed to the Heritage Lottery Fund, the administering body for this Department for Business and Trade programme. Prospective applicants are advised to contact the Heritage Lottery Fund directly for guidance on submission requirements and deadlines.