Kiveton Park Youth Centre has received £16,300 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting project based in the south of Rotherham with support from Rotherham Integrated Youth Support Services (IYSS), Wentworth Valley, Rother Valley South and Rother Valley West Area Assembly Teams and the

The Earl and Countess were greeted by the Maxwellton High School band playing the national anthem on the newly refurbished nineteenth century bandstand. Their visit included meeting some of the people responsible for the regeneration of Dock Park which was funded by Dumfries and Galloway Council

It has taken four years of planning, preparation and construction to realise the dream of creating this magnificent wildlife watching observatory. This iconic addition to the reserve will allow visitors to connect with the wildlife of the Dyfi in a much more exciting and fun way. The building itself

This international conference, organised by the LGBT arts and social justice organisation Homotopia with National Museums Liverpool, will explore the role of cultural institutions, curators and archivists in representing marginalised communities and promoting diversity. It will address the under

At a time of continued financial uncertainty and constraint and with economic and social pressures featuring large on agendas, the heritage and culture sector will come together this week for an event in Cardiff to discuss how they can work together better and share innovation. With an emphasis on

This major new exhibition, will allow museum audiences to discover and explore the unique and often overlooked role of air power during the First World War through the incredible stories of the men and women who took part. The creation of new exhibitions and supporting activities will be delivered

When it was built in 1910, its dome was the largest freestanding dome in the UK after St Paul’s Cathedral. A quintessential Edwardian seaside resort, at its height Spanish City and Whitley Bay Pleasure Gardens attracted tens of thousands of visitors from across the UK. Following a period of decline

Funding for the first stages of restoration work on HMS Caroline has been confirmed following the transfer of the ship’s ownership from the MoD to the National Museum of the Royal Navy (NMRN). A two-stage funding process means the first tranche of work can now begin to save HMS Caroline from further

The project involves conserving the gallery’s historic and architectural elements, while creating a vibrant and modern exhibition space that will help bring about a new era for art exhibitions and learning in the city. Plans include better interpretation of the iconic Schwitters Merzbarn Wall

The project aims to deliver the comprehensive restoration of the Grade II* Listed building which is currently identified as being in a vulnerable condition. Development funding of around £100,000 has also been awarded to help Brackley Town Council progress their plans to apply for a full grant at a

Development funding of £233,100 has also been awarded to help the council progress their plans to apply for a full grant at a later date. The project aims to repair and reopen a full wing of the castle which is currently derelict inside, and create a dynamic Heritage Centre for visitors to discover

The former headquarters of the North British Rubber Company, birthplace of the Wellington boot, the modern motor car tyre, and the first ever traffic cone, is a step closer to being saved from demolition and transformed into a world class visual and creative arts centre following major support

Today, the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) is announcing funding of £30m towards 10 projects that reflect the diversity of the UK’s heritage. They include a far-reaching project to help protect the future of our seriously dwindling bee population, two projects which showcase Bristol as one of the major

Led by volunteers from the local community, the project focuses on the art of bell ringing, and the heritage of this delightful small church. Work will start in May and is expected to take approximately nine months to complete.The project involves removing the three existing bells and taking them to

The money, made available under HLF’s Sharing Heritage community grant programme, will mean that the Victoria Cross Trust – which was set up in 2011 to ensure all the graves of our bravest servicemen are conserved and remembered – can now document information about each serviceman including their

The Wales Committee is made up of leading figures in the heritage sector across the region who are chosen for their wide range of experience and local knowledge. Responsible for making decisions on applications to the Fund from £100,000 to £2million, the committee are supported by the Wales HLF team

The HLF Committee for the South East is made up of leading figures in the heritage sector across the region chosen for their wide range of experience and local knowledge. Responsible for making decisions on regional applications to the Fund from £100,000 to £2million, the committee are supported by

A new generation of local people and visitors alike will now have the opportunity to discover the built, natural and social heritage of one of Usk’s best kept secrets; Cefn Ila. The grant has been awarded to Coed Cadw - The Woodland Trust in Wales, and will enable them to restore built elements of