CHAMPIONS of Hampshire’s heritage are needed to step forward and make difficult decisions on where to invest National Lottery funding.

Heritage Lottery Fund’s (HLF) South East England Committee – which supports projects of every kind – has a vacancy for a chairman and at least one committee member to decide on funding for much-loved heritage.

Meeting four times a year the successful candidate would join fellow decision makers to discuss how to invest National Lottery Players’ money in projects ranging from £100,000 to £2 million.

The committee is made up of leading figures, some of whom have professional expertise in heritage. Others come from the community or voluntary sector, or have experience in economic regeneration, tourism, education or commerce.

Stuart McLeod, head of HLF South East said: “We are looking for people who appreciate the South East’s incredible heritage and are passionate about promoting understanding and enjoyment of what there is to see, experience and learn about.”

To be considered for the positions call Stuart McLeod on 020 7591 6171 or email StuartM@hlf.org.uk or decisionmakers@hlf.org.uk.