Children and young people
Since 1994, we are proud to have invested over £60million across the UK in projects working with children and young people. This includes the £10m Kick the Dust programme.
We are committed to supporting greater inclusion, diversity, access and participation in heritage – including for younger generations. We know that children and young people can play a significant role in creating innovative and exciting heritage projects that speak to them.
Explore some of our work below and find inspiration for your project, then discover whether your idea is eligible for funding.
Blogs
How to engage young and diverse audiences with your archives
Projects
Choreozone: Activating an Archive
Clod Ensemble is celebrating and sharing the lived experience of performance artists, improving access to the collections and inspiring a younger generation.
Publications
Inclusive recruitment guide
Publications
Kick the Dust programme evaluation: empowering young people in heritage
Blogs
Techniques for supporting young people's wellbeing during heritage projects
Projects
Lowestoft Folk: bridging generations
This intergenerational project collaborated with two museums and their dedicated volunteers to delve into local folk heritage.
News
Celebrate your heritage champions for Heritage Treasures Day 2024
Projects
Deliaphonic: a symphony of heritage and creativity
The Tin Music and Arts marked the 80th anniversary year of Delia Derbyshire with a celebration in her home city of Coventry.
Blogs
How becoming a Digital Hero transformed my career and my confidence
Stories
Cocorico! Exploring the heritage in our homes
Projects
Rendlesham Revealed: unearthing Anglo-Saxon life in Suffolk
A community archaeology project has made new discoveries in the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of East Anglia with the help of hundreds of volunteers.
Projects
Creating local green spaces in Pembrey and Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
Dilapidated playgrounds and open urban land was transformed into community spaces to create local places for nature and people.