Heritage Lottery Fund facts for kids

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The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is like a special helper in the United Kingdom. It uses money from the National Lottery to protect and improve amazing places and things. Think of old buildings, beautiful parks, and even cool traditions!

By 2008, HLF had given out £4 billion. This money helped more than 26,000 projects all over the UK.

What is the Heritage Lottery Fund?

The Heritage Lottery Fund, often called HLF, is an organization in the United Kingdom. It was started in 1994. A law called the National Lottery etc. Act 1993 created it. HLF's main job is to use money from the National Lottery. This money helps to save and improve the UK's special heritage.

How Does the Fund Help?

HLF gives out grants, which are like special payments. These grants help many different types of projects. They support everything from museums and parks to historic places. They also help with archaeology, which is the study of old human history. The natural environment, like forests and rivers, also gets help. Even cultural traditions, like old festivals, can get support. HLF works to keep the UK's diverse heritage strong for everyone.

Images for kids

This sign indicates a Heritage Lottery funded project
A Heritage Grant saw the renovation of Piece Hall in Halifax, West Yorkshire

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