Children and young people

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.

 

Volunteers testing the digital trail

Projects

Out and Proud Histories in Greater Manchester

The Out and Proud project explores and celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) histories and heritage across Greater Manchester using digital technologies.

a frame from an animated film, showing the inside of a desert hospital
A frame from an animated film created for the project

Projects

World War One: a Valleys View

Young people and communities from the Welsh Valleys uncovered the experiences of Welsh soldiers during the First World War and created digital animations.

Victoria Park school pupils and teacher who took in the Memories of Spice from Smethwick project
Victoria Park school pupils and teacher who took in the Memories of Spice from Smethwick project

Projects

Victoria Park Primary Academy - Memories of spice in Smethwick

The role of spices in shaping local culture, cuisine and customs has been captured thanks to a community history project in Smethwick, Sandwell in the West Midlands.

A young participant demonstrates wartime medical techniques to a young visitor
One of the young participants demonstrates wartime medical techniques to a young visitor

Projects

Wartime Medicine and Innovation

Young people investigated the medical developments from the First World War and the impact they have on their lives today.

Volunteer with archaeological find at Abberley dig
Volunteer with archaeological find at Abberley dig

Projects

Revealing medieval Abberley

Volunteers and school children used archaeological techniques to discover the lost heritage of Abberley, Worcestershire.

The Cambria in sail whilst moored as a visitor attraction at St Katharine’s Docks
The Cambria in sail whilst moored as a visitor attraction at St Katharine’s Docks

Projects

A new lease of life for Sailing Barge Cambria

This project repaired the last fully sailing Thames trading barge, and converted her into an educational resource.

A crinoline-style skirt and matching bodice, in white cotton gauze with extensive beetle wing embroidery
A crinoline-style skirt and matching bodice, in white cotton gauze with extensive beetle wing embroidery

Projects

Costume through the Centuries

The National Trust led on this project to promote the Springhill Costume Collection, widely acknowledged as Ireland’s leading textile collection.

Two teenage trainees lay a new railway track by hand supervised by an older volunteer
Trainees develop practical skills supervised by experienced volunteers

Projects

Industrial railway trail - display track and viewing area

The construction of a demonstration light railway has preserved vital engineering skills, and helped young people get in touch with their heritage.

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