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Heritage of London Trust

Heritage of London Trust grant scheme

Heritage of London Trust gives grants of up to £15,000 for the restoration of historic buildings and monuments in London boroughs that are open to the public. Any community organisation, representative of one, or London local authority can apply, and the Trust can also help plan the project, including scope, budget and specialist reports. Applications are approved by the Board, which meets three times a year, and grants are committed for three years and paid on completion.

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You could get
Up to £15,000
no fixed round
Deadline
Rolling
apply any time
Effort
Moderate
full application with documents

Who can apply

  • Any community organisation, representative of a community organisation, or London local authority, for a historic building or monument in a London borough that is open or accessible to the public
  • Registered charity status is asked about on the form but is not stated as a requirement

What it funds

  • Restoration of historic buildings and monuments in London that are available for public access and enjoyment
  • They do not need to be listed but must be of particular historic or architectural interest, and the application must show community benefit
  • Successful projects receive a grant committed for three years, subject to grant conditions, paid at project completion

What it will not fund

  • Projects outside of London boroughs
  • Buildings that are not open or accessible to the public
  • Restoration schemes where the work has already been completed
  • Roof replacements or general maintenance repairs
  • Hard and soft landscaping
  • Wayfinding, signage and interpretation

How to apply

  1. Contact the Trust on 020 7099 0559, by email to info@heritageoflondon.org or through the project enquiry form, describing the project
  2. If the project is suitable, the Trust arranges a visit to discuss it
  3. Complete the online application form, demonstrating the project's community benefit
  4. The application is assessed and must be approved by the Board, which meets three times a year

Ask the Trust in advance if you want to see a copy of its standard grant conditions.

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