A brand-new free support programme for creative and heritage practitioners in North East Lincolnshire is due to be delivered from March this year.
Heritage Lincolnshire, working in partnership with the national Heritage Network, will deliver a comprehensive free skills and support programme tailored to heritage groups and organisations in North East Lincolnshire to increase the resilience, engagement, sustainability and diversity of the sector.
The free sessions will cover:
- Setting up for Success on 26 March: taking a look at the fundamentals of your organisation structure, vision & mission to enhance the way you work
- Building Inclusive Creative Communities on 15 April: reducing barriers to access & participation by community engagement & working with more people
- Fundraising for organisational sustainability on 15 May: business & financial planning to deliver your long-term aims
- Digital skills for Creative Working on 4 June: reaching audiences & using digital in your work to enhance the stories you want to share
- Running Impactful Projects on 8 July: making your idea a reality with tools and techniques to help you succeed.
If you’re working in the sector, and would like to explore and join the programme, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/heritage-toolbox-north-east-lincolnshire-4811817 to register your interest.
Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund as part of their Heritage Places programme, the “Heritage Toolbox” will enable people working in the sector to be strong, grow and thrive together in the context of a Heritage Place.
With the combined local and national experience of Heritage Lincolnshire and Heritage Network, the skills programme will provide the local heritage and creative sector with expert insights and best practice techniques. It will draw on experience from organisations and projects across Lincolnshire and the UK, using local and national case studies to create inspiring and energising sessions. All activity is underpinned by the NEL Creativity Strategy.
Alice Ullathorne, Head of Heritage at Heritage Lincolnshire: “We’re excited to deliver a comprehensive programme with the Heritage Network to build and strengthen capacity in North East Lincolnshire as a heritage place for now, and the future”
Dr Charlotte Tomlinson, Development and Outreach Officer at Heritage Network: “The Heritage Network is delighted to be working with Create North East Lincolnshire and Heritage Lincolnshire to support community heritage organisations across the region. Grimsby, Immingham, Cleethorpes and the Wolds are places full of rich heritage stories and people who want to use that heritage to make a positive difference to people’s lives. We’re looking forward to bringing our national connections to the programme and spending more time in North East Lincolnshire over the coming year.”
Cllr Hayden Dawkins, Cabinet member for Culture, Heritage and the Visitor Economy at NELC, said: “This is a great opportunity for those working in heritage to get free support to help develop more exciting heritage projects and I’d encourage those that might be interested to sign up to really make the most of the opportunities that North East Lincolnshire has as a Heritage Place.”
Helen Featherstone, Director, England, North at The National Lottery Heritage Fund, said: “We’re thrilled to be awarding this grant to North East Lincolnshire Council to provide support to heritage groups and practitioners to strengthen the sector and ensure the fascinating history of the area is celebrated and shared far and wide.”
“Working with the Council has allowed us to understand their long-term heritage ambitions for the area, and North East Lincolnshire remains a priority for the Heritage Fund through our Heritage Places initiative, which will leave a legacy for all to enjoy.”
The Heritage Toolbox for North East Lincolnshire programme is funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. In October 2023 North East Lincolnshire was named as one of the first 9 Heritage Places, which identifies heritage needs, opportunities and potential. This strategic initiative is part of the long-term vision set out by The National Lottery Heritage Fund through Heritage 2033. In October 2025, a further 6 places across the UK were identified as Heritage Places by the Heritage Fund.
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