Repair and restoration work on a historic landmark in Bath now possible - thanks to grant
The lottery's Heritage Fund has given a grant of more than three million pounds.
Repair and restoration work on a historic landmark in Bath are now possible after a major grant from the lottery.
Beckford's Tower, which dates back to the nineteenth century, has been on the 'at risk' register, and a fundraising campaign was started to raise four million pounds to save it.
The lottery's Heritage Fund has given a grant of more than three million pounds, meaning it's hit its target.
Eleven projects have been awarded a share of £15.6million National Lottery funding to support nature’s recovery.
Since 1994, The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded over ÂŁ1.8billion to more than 4,200 land and nature projects across the UK. This latest round of 11 projects will protect nature and inspire communities to play a vital role in securing a thriving future for our natural world.
Eilish McGuinness, Chief Executive of The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “I’m delighted that, thanks to National Lottery players, we are supporting projects which recognise the vital role of rivers and lakes as the lifeblood and heartland of communities.
“These projects, as well as a raft of others focused on our woodlands, parks and gardens, will help to ensure our natural heritage is preserved and enhanced for the benefit of all.”
“We are keen to support projects of all sizes that support nature’s recovery, deliver nature-based solutions to address the climate crisis and help people reconnect to nature.”
Drew Bennellick, Head of Land and Nature Policy at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “Thriving, healthy and connected natural heritage is essential to all our futures and is our best defence in addressing the impacts of climate change on all forms of heritage.
“We are keen to support projects of all sizes that support nature’s recovery, deliver nature-based solutions to address the climate crisis and help people reconnect to nature.”