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.
Kaylinn Nash, Ysgol Uwchradd Cwmbran yn y digwyddiad Rhyfel Byd Cyntaf yn y Senedd
Patrick Olner, Tall and Short Photography
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
Patrick Olner, Tall and Short Photography
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
Patrick Olner, Tall and Short Photography
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.
Narberth Museum has worked with Narberth Youth Theatre to produce the drama
News
Pembrokeshire’s young people explore the First World War through soldier’s poignant handwritten letters
A series of letters penned by a local soldier has been the focus of a powerful project led by Narberth Museum
1st Menai Scouts find out more about the First World War
Paul Pickard
News
Today’s Scouts unearth story of Anglesey Scout war hero from 100 years ago
A group of north Wales Scouts are on a quest to find out more about one of their original members who was awarded the highest military accolade during the First World War.
Syr Peter Luff, Cadeirydd Cronfa Dreftadaeth y Loteri
Paul Pickard
News
New measures to support heritage organisations, skills and young people
HLF's Chair Sir Peter Luff has announced a series of measures to boost skills, support organisations through change and give young people a key role in shaping the UK’s heritage.
Chris Smith, Senior Outdoor Learning Officer, Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust
Jane Campbell
Blogs
Nature inspires
Chris Smith, Senior Outdoor Learning Officer for Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust shares his views on the importance of nature to inspire young people.
Casglu atgoffion. Bydd sgwrs Fred a Jhanay ar BBC Radio Wales ar Dydd Fercher 21 Hydref
News
Marking Black History Month in Wales
During Black History Month people are exploring their diverse heritage and culture.
Cyn Waith Powdwr, Cooke's, ym Mhenrhydeudraeth
News
Putting down roots in Penrhyndeudraeth
This Saturday there’s going to be a party in Penrhyndeudraeth – and there’s certainly plenty to celebrate, as youngsters embark on a new project to learn more about the former local munitions works that was once the largest explosives factory in Europe.
Sgowtiaid 1af Porthaethwy ar Bont Menai
News
1st Menai Bridge Scout Group wins Heritage Lottery support
The 1st Menai Bridge Scout Group has received funding for a challenging project to explore the role of Snowdonia and Anglesey Scouts and Scouting during the First World War.