Children and young people
Heritage has a crucial role to play in enriching the lives of children and young people, creating a more inclusive society.
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.
Archaeological finds by young people
Projects
Re-discovering Belton's Forgotten Gunners
Young people revealed the personal histories of Belton House Machine Gun Corps training camp.
Cyfranogwyr prosiect Taith yr Iaith
News
Three generations look back to the future at Welsh language education
From grandmother to granddaughter, one Flintshire family has been taking part in a project examining how Welsh medium education has developed and flourished over the years, and celebrates the importance of the language within the county.
Cyfranogwyr o brosiect Taith yr Iaith
News
Keeping it in the family
Three generations highlight the transformation of Welsh language education.
Hyfforddai Laura, yn gweithio tuag at NVQ Lefel 3 yn Sgiliau Adeiladu Treftadaeth
News
Skills for the Future is back!
Sir Peter Luff, Chair of HLF, recently announced a third round of our Skills for the Future grant programme; and in the Culture White Paper published in April we confirmed our commitment to invest £10million across the UK.
Stories
Changing lives: Bishop Auckland brothers take castle by storm
The Robinson brothers had never visited nearby Auckland Castle until an HLF-supported project saw them step through its doors for the first time.
Gitâr Noel Gallagher, a ddefnyddiwyd ar gân ysgubol Wonderwall ym 1995, yn Stiwdios Rockfield
News
An 'Oasis' of music remembered at Rockfield
Rockfield Studios has hosted some of the world’s biggest bands. A special exhibition launching today will celebrate its influence and impact on the local area, as well as the British and international music scene in general.
Stories
Changing lives: childhood walks lead Elinor on her way to bee saviour career
When Elinor Meloy started wildlife spotting with her grandmother at her local wetland reserve, little did she know it would later spark a passion for pollinators.
Profiodd Oasis y Stiwdio Rockfield ym 1995
News
Students 'Roll With It' at Rockfield
Young people are about to look back – but certainly not in anger – as they embark on a new project to uncover some of Wales’s best kept musical secrets.
Recordiodd Oasis eu halbwm "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" yn Stiwdio Rockfield ym 1995
News
What’s the story, Rockfield glory?
A new project led by local sixth formers is aiming to capture the numerous musical memories of Rockfield Studios in Monmouth.
![Kaylinn Nash, Ysgol Uwchradd Cwmbran yn y digwyddiad Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf yn y Senedd](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/plo_3655.jpg.webp?itok=RPeo83Pk ""My Dearest Mother": Golwg o’r Cymoedd am y Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf")
Kaylinn Nash, Ysgol Uwchradd Cwmbran yn y digwyddiad Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf yn y Senedd
Blogs
'My Dearest Mother': A Valleys View of the First World War
15 year old Kailynn Nash talks about her personal experiences at the recent Senedd event.
Elen Owens, Grŵp Sgowtiaid Cyntaf Porthaethwy
Blogs
An Explorer's trip to Cardiff
Fourteen year old Elen Owens is a student at St Gerard’s School in Bangor, and a member of the Menai Bridge Scouts group. Here, she talks about her recent visit to the Senedd in Cardiff for the HLF’s First World War: then and now event.
Aelodau Sgowtiaid 1af Porthaethwy yn dangos Syr Peter Luff, Cadeirydd NHMF a CDL, eitemau o'u prosiect
News
Reflecting on HLF’s Remembrance Week event in Wales
Last week, to coincide with Remembrance Week, the HLF Wales team held an event at the Senedd in Cardiff, showcasing projects funded by HLF in Wales.