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.
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Projects
Colonial Countryside: Reinterpreting English Country Houses
The University of Leicester provides opportunities for children to explore and think about British imperial history at National Trust Houses.
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News
£3.2million for the Natural History Museum’s Urban Nature Project
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Projects
Peatland Progress: A New Vision for the Fens
We have awarded more than £8million to this ground-breaking project that addresses climate change, carbon emissions, biodiversity loss and the mental health and wellbeing of young people.
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Blogs
Kick the Dust Norfolk Journeys: helping young people into work
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Projects
All The Moor Butterflies: preserving rare species and improving wellbeing
This project helped to safeguard some of South West England’s rarest butterfly and moth species. The conservation work engaged a wider range of people through working with partners.
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News
Podcasts: how the heritage sector is embracing the trend
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Blogs
Time for a change: outdoor learning for every child
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News
Nature restores hope for children disproportionately impacted by COVID-19
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Projects
Hands on Heritage
The Hands on Heritage project at Amgueddfa Cymru–National Museum Wales’ enabled young people from diverse backgrounds to have an impact on the collections.
![Black History Month: breaking down barriers to nature for young Black people Chantelle Lindsay outdoors enjoying nature](/sites/default/files/styles/hlf_xlarge/public/media/imgs/Chantelle%20Lindsay%20outdoors%20main%20image.gif.webp?itok=YXwOqC0N)
Blogs
Breaking down barriers to nature for young Black people
Stories
Training and employment opportunities to build a diverse heritage sector
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Blogs