Heritage
Insurance Museum awarded grant by
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
Insurance Heritage at Risk
Insurance Heritage at Risk is an exciting project, launched in January 2026, to research insurance heritage and develop an associated education programme. The project has been generously supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, who have awarded IM a £249,700 grant, which will run over the next three years.
As part of the project, IM will examine available collections and those found in public or corporate archives. The grant will also support the recording of oral histories from those who worked in the market, from the late 1960s to the 2000s.
“The £249,700 grant from the Heritage Fund will create programmes for schools, families and young people that will introduce insurance and examine the stories and historical events that led to how insurance operates today. It will introduce what insurance is, how it works and supports individuals and communities today, as well as introduce children and young people to the opportunities of working in insurance.
We are really grateful to The National Lottery Heritage Fund for awarding us this generous grant. This is a step change for IM. With this increase in resources, we can lay the foundations for engaging new audiences across the UK.“
Howard Benge, IM Director
“We’re delighted to support the Insurance Museum, to preserve and share the heritage of insurance. Thanks to National Lottery players, this project will not only safeguard important collections and stories but also inspire future generations to understand the role insurance plays in our lives today.”
Stuart McLeod, Director, England – London & South at The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
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