Investing in disability heritage

This £4.4million landscape partnership scheme has worked to restore lost habitats, develop skills and inspire young people to champion and look after the New Forest.

This Mencap Cymru project captured the history and nature of friendships and relationships experienced by people with a learning disability in Wales.

An extensive restoration of the lakes and rock gardens ensured that their nationally recognised collection of hardy water lilies is protected, and improved spaces have facilitated more inclusive learning for visitors.

Royal Mencap Society secured funding to record, exhibit and preserve the hidden heritage of people with learning disabilities.

A city-wide project celebrated the extraordinary life of activist Edward Rushton as part of DaDaFest International 2014.

A group of young disabled people explored the heritage of South Wales to develop a sense of their identity.

More than 150 Deaf volunteers worked to research, record and preserve the history of the Deaf community in Northern Ireland for the first time.

Tyne & Wear Archives and Museums enhanced sensory access across five sites, transforming the visitor experience for people with visual and hearing impairments.

The distinctive Roundhouse is an iconic landmark building in Derby. The site has now been converted for use by Derby College, to provide a central, easily accessible campus.

As part of a wider conservation project, Historic Royal Palaces is working with local disabled people to improve access to Kew Palace.

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.

Our Histories promoted mental health recovery by offering participants the opportunity to research their personal histories through storytelling, research, and visits to heritage sites.