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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The Three Bears 'and other English Tales'
Young people from refugee communities discover the pastimes of Victorian children through nursery rhymes brought to life by Walter Crane.

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Diary of a Dude: Bringing Jack Pulman's First World War Diary to Life
This project explores the diary of Jack Pulman, a first-hand account of life as an overseas serviceman during the First World War.

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Young people with disabilities explored disability stories from the First World War
For the Zebedee Troupers – Abled Not DISabled project, young people with disabilities discovered the role disabled people played during the two world wars.

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Kashmiri Lives
Recording the culture of the Kashmiri community in Greater Manchester through the collection of memories.

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Her Hidden Histories: drama and performance project
Telling the previously hidden histories of women in Manchester who worked in the male-dominated spheres of policing, transport and politics.

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Fabric of Life
LGBT+ young people in Wiltshire explore fashion and identity.

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No Man’s Land – young people uncover women’s viewpoints on the First World War
By exploring beyond nursing, young people from Bradford have discovered the range of women’s experiences and contributions in the First World War to create an inspiring publication.

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Youth Work and Women of Influence in Scottish Communities
YouthLink Scotland worked with five youth groups to celebrate Scotland’s forgotten women and research the achievements of influential women in their communities.

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Young people explore Birmingham's musical history
The Routes2Roots campaign inspired the City of Colours youth panel to explore Birmingham’s musical history.

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New College Worcester students help collect memories
Students collected stories and discovered what life was like being blind or partially sighted in the past.

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Excavating a newly discovered Bronze Age burial mound
Following the unexpected discovery of a Late Bronze Age tanged chisel and knife blade, a rapid archaeological assessment identified the site as an extremely rare, intact Bronze Age burial mound at Bolton-le-Sands.

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Crossings: An exploration of less visible maritime buildings and communities in Leith
Exploring the vibrant heritage of Leith through dance and film.