Community Hub Bursaries
Funding
£10 – £1,000
Deadline
4 July 2027
Location
UK-wide
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
The National Archives offers bursaries of up to £1,000 for people working in community heritage. You can use the money for training, mentoring, workshops, or other professional development you choose. Anyone at any stage of their career can apply. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a deadline of 4 July 2027.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be working in community heritage
- Funding must be used for training, mentoring, workshops, or professional development
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This bursary is for individuals involved in community heritage work at any stage of their career. It is especially aimed at people who have not had access to professional development opportunities before. It is not for businesses or organisations seeking project funding.
Regions
Awards published
96
Typical award
£5,000
Most awards
£3,000 to £10,000
Most funded region
London
32 awards in 2025, down from 42 the year before.
Recent awards include Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (£2,917, 2025), Durham University (£3,000, 2025) and Sandwell Archives (£19,580, 2025).
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Full details from The National Archives
Skills Bursaries provide grants of up to £1,000 for people seeking to grow their expertise in community heritage work. Open to applicants at any stage of their personal or professional journey, these bursaries can be used for training, mentoring, attending workshops, or other professional development activities related to heritage and community engagement to be determined by you. Offered on a rolling basis, Skills Bursaries are designed to be accessible and responsive, helping to build confidence and capacity across the sector—particularly among those who may not have had access to such opportunities before.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time before the deadline. Check The National Archives website for the application form and submission details.
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