Heritage Revival Fund

The Heritage Revival Fund has been created to help communities across England rescue and repurpose neglected historic buildings. It will do this by supporting community organisations to take ownership of, adapt and reuse the local heritage assets that matter to them, transforming them into thriving spaces that meet their needs. This new programme is being delivered by the Architectural Heritage Fund in partnership with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Historic England, and forms part of the government's wider £270 million investment in arts and culture. The Heritage Revival Fund will run from 1 April 2025 until 31 March 2026. It is open to charities and social enterprises in England seeking to take ownership of and/or adapt historic buildings for community uses. The programme will focus on regenerating historic buildings in town centre locations. Funding is available to support projects from the earliest stages through to capital works, including feasibility studies, development of business plans, design, surveys, and the costs of acquiring and renovating buildings.