It was a lucky quirk of fate that Chapeltown missed the 1990s’ housing boom because it meant that the original Victorian and Edwardian buildings were left standing to be ripe for restoration as part of a £802,000 project to inject new life into the area.

Focusing on the central historic core of Richhill in Co. Armagh, this project aimed to initiate the social and economic regeneration of the village.

A project bringing the herbaceous border of Rotten Row, Southport, back to life.

The restoration of a rare set of chiming bells hung in 1925 in memory of 197 local heroes connected to the Memorial Community Church in Plaistow, London.

Repairing the Grade I Church of St Nicholas, and restoring and relocating a 17th century monument, provided the impetus for a new interpretation and activity programme. This involved many young people and adults from the village and further afield.

Longstone Local History Group carried out further archaeological work on an Iron Age Hill Fort near Bakewell, covering the full extent of Fin Cop.

The restoration aimed to preserve key features of Christ Church in Ayton, North Yorkshire, while promoting community engagement.

St Mark’s Church in Norwich has a War Memorial Chapel, dedicated in 1920. The Project restored the reredos and cleaned the War Memorial

Stones from the Roman Bridge at Corbridge have been saved from erosion by the River Tyne and moved to a safe place on land for conservation.

Founded in 827, Polesworth Abbey served as a Benedictine nunnery and now functions as the parish church for Polesworth village.

One of the finest concert halls in the UK was restored thanks to National Lottery support.