Projects we’ve funded

The restoration of a rare set of chiming bells hung in 1925 in memory of 197 local heroes connected to the Memorial Community Church in Plaistow, London.

Devon Wildlife Trust’s (DWT) project aimed to create community-based interpretation at the Trust’s new head office at Cricklepit Mill, Exeter.

Phase I of the conservation of the Painted Hall saw the west wall and upper hall ceiling restored to their former glory.

The Dissenters Graveyard in Exeter contains significant physical heritage related to the nonconformist tradition and includes a wealth of family and local history. It has been closed for public access for many years and had become very neglected and overgrown.

HLF provided £1,000,000 towards a capital works programme as part of plans to restore Eltham Palace and allow full public access.

The funding helped to repair and restore the historic fabric of the Grade II* listed building, and supported a new education programme to share the heritage with more people.

The National Trust welcomed local families to four London properties and trained volunteers and staff to make them feel welcome.

Our grant provided for building conservation, with an endowment to support the estate in opening the house and grounds to a wider audience, and providing learning activities.

The Grade I listed building was repaired and renovated, bringing it up to operational standards for audiences and artists.

This project conserved and improved the auditorium, increasing access while preserving iconic design features.

The project transformed the eastern end of The People’s Palace, following its founders’ original vision to “entertain, inform and educate”.