War Memorials Receive £2 Million Funding on Remembrance Sunday
War memorials across the UK have been granted a £2 million boost as ministers commit to preserving them as "sacred spaces." This funding will enhance The National Heritage Memorial Fund’s ongoing efforts to safeguard some of the nation’s most treasured heritage sites.
Supporting Communities in Memorial Preservation
The funding aims to enable more communities to access support for the maintenance and restoration of local war memorials, ensuring these important landmarks are cared for.
Remembrance Sunday and Honouring Sacrifices
The announcement coincides with Remembrance Sunday, when communities gather to honour those who lost their lives in military service.
“War memorials are more than historic structures. They are sacred spaces where communities come together to remember those who gave their lives for our freedom.”
— Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy
“As we mark Remembrance Sunday and reflect on the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, it is our duty to ensure these memorials are conserved with the dignity and respect they deserve.”
— Lisa Nandy
“This funding will help communities across the country preserve these vital tributes, so that the sacrifices of all who have served, past and present, are never forgotten and their legacy endures for generations to come.”
— Lisa Nandy
Collaborative Efforts for Protection and Repair
Working alongside the War Memorials Trust, Historic England, and other partners, the funding will support communities across the UK with grants, professional advice, and guidance to conserve and repair war memorials.
Summary: The UK government has pledged £2 million to preserve war memorials as sacred community landmarks, ensuring their legacy endures and sacrifices are remembered with respect.