Blue Plaques
If you wish to mark a building, an event or a person connected to a place, putting up a blue plaque can be a simple way to make the importance of a place known to the public. Blue plaques are often managed by local civic societies. If you wish to put up a blue plaque, you can find your local civic society through Civic Voice.
If you can’t get in touch with your local civic society, you might want to contact your local authority’s conservation or Historic Environment Record officer. A blue plaque typically costs around £500. There are many different ways to fundraise for this money. Have a look at our funding guidance for more information.
Funding Guidance
One of the biggest heritage funders in the UK is the National Lottery Heritage Fund. They fund projects from £3,000 to millions of pounds. You can find more information on their website.
The Heritage Funding Directory contains information about several hundred funders. You can search by location and type of heritage.
Historic England have more guidance on other places you can find funding.
