London and South

A team of 50 volunteer bat wardens worked to increase the population of horseshoe bats in South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset through monitoring, habitat management and education.

This project allowed essential heritage restoration works to be carried out in Wheal Peevor, a key element of the Cornish Mining UNESCO World Heritage site.

This project conserved and improved the auditorium, increasing access while preserving iconic design features.

Fulham Palace, a residence for Bishops of London for 1,300 years, has been restored and its public profile raised.

A new building was created to house the museum’s internationally-important collection of botany and entomology specimens, dating from the 16th century.

Arnos Vale Cemetery has undergone a major restoration programme, and been transformed into a heritage, wildlife and visitor centre.

Our funding supported the creation of a new 10,000sqm wing to showcase contemporary science and technology themes.

The Grade I listed building was repaired and renovated, bringing it up to operational standards for audiences and artists.

The Kennet and Avon canal benefited from one of our biggest grants - £25million - to restore and protect the 200-year-old waterway.

The RSPB and Lee Valley Regional Park Authority worked together on this three-year social inclusion project to reach new audiences.