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Heritage Enterprise offers grants from £100,000 to £5 million aimed at enterprising community organizations bridging the funding gap. Projects focus on better managing heritage, developing skills, and boosting local economies. Funding is available for designated heritage assets, economically disadvantaged areas, and activities supporting skills training and digital interpretation. HLF follows a broad, inclusive approach to heritage, valuing input from potential users and emphasizing long-term sustainability and positive impacts. To apply, carefully read the application pack, register online, and submit a project enquiry form for advice. For inquiries, contact the office at 028 90310120.
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For projects that seek to achieve economic growth Aimed at enterprising community organisations Bridging the funding gap / addressing market failure Commercial / social enterprise partnerships Grants from £100,000 - £5million Heritage Enterprise
Outcomes for heritage • better managed • in better condition (w) Conway Mill, Belfast
Outcomes for people • developed skills (w) • learnt about heritage Construction Skills NI
Outcomes for communities • your local economy will be boosted (w) • your local area/community will be a better place to live, work or visit • environmental impacts will be reduced St George’s Market, Belfast
What we fund - priorities • End-use that generates a commercial income • Heritage assets “at risk” • Designated heritage assets • Economically disadvantaged areas • Skills opportunities • Increased learning about heritage NB Public access not a requirement Adams Building, Nottingham
Involvement of private for-profit sector • Development partner • Occupier • Freehold owner • Developers’ return allowed to encourage investment. Capped at 15% Northern Counties Building, Derry City
State Aid Rules and the Conservation Deficit • State Aid rules apply where HLF funds projects that generate a commercial income • HLF can only fund the additional heritage related costs of development • Funding restricted to the “conservation deficit” • B (project cost) – C (market value) = A (conservation deficit) • No conservation deficit = no grant
Activities • Mandatory requirement for skills training • Activities required during capital works • Digital interpretation • Apprenticeships
HLF approach to heritage • No statutory responsibility • Broad & inclusive view of heritage • Valued by people - Consulting and involving potential users • Conservation management approach • Heritage skills training • Legacy - sustainable long term impacts & outcomes • Invest where our money is really needed
Making an application • Read relevant application pack and guidance carefully • Register online www.hlf.org.uk • All applications made online • Submit a project enquiry form to get advice on your project • Call the office on 028 90310120 Causeway Coast & Glens
Any Questions? Castle Espie, Comber