Community heritage

Find out how projects we’ve funded are finding creative ways to open up heritage, involve audiences and create better opportunities to take part.

Filmmaker Mike Tweddle discusses how a National Lottery grant is helping him share the extraordinary achievements of a black sportsman.

The vibrant West Yorkshire city has announced the first events to showcase its incredible heritage and culture across the district throughout 2025, thanks to National Lottery players.

Mary Blagg is being celebrated by her hometown with activities to get people interested in her story and scientific heritage.

We’re proud to be supporting projects that are saving the heritage of the LGBTQ+ community and sharing these stories to build understanding and inclusion.

Wisley set out to increase the physical accessibility of their spaces, but with commitment and help from partners their journey led them down a much more ambitious path.

From oral histories to hands-on workshops, we’ve awarded over £100,000 to three projects that are preserving the story of an innovative electronic musician.

Hear from the organisations who took part in our Business Support and Enterprise campaign about how they improved organisational resilience in challenging times.

Explore how the University of Bristol is spotlighting Henrietta’s controversial contribution to medicine and inspiring future scientists.

A Congolese community organisation in Swansea brought people together to learn about and share their heritage through personal items.

The UK's oldest open-air swimming pool has reopened, following a £9.3million restoration project that brought the site back to life.

Discover how stories of Leeds' diverse communities are showcased in a new series of projects commissioned as part of our £2.4million support for the city’s year of culture.