Projects we’ve funded

An 18th-century Anglo-Dutch water garden was transformed from a neglected and underused park, into an amazing outdoor space which is now enjoyed by local people and visitors alike.

Aberdeen's flagship Duthie Park benefitted from conservation and improvement works, including the restoration of original Victorian features, while taking into account modern community needs and uses.

The Omagh Hedgerow Heritage Initiative engaged community groups in training, learning and activity to raise awareness on the importance of rich hedgerows.

From Russia with Love was a learning programme about the Walpole Collection of masterpiece paintings at Houghton Hall, based on the highly successful exhibition, Houghton Revisited.

A project to make the Ipswich Town Football Charitable Trust archive more widely accessible, and uncovering the heritage of the club through individual stories and artefacts.

Luton Cultural Services Trust and a youth group purchased and decorated a traditional Romani vardo (wagon) in an original folk art style.

Willingale Parochial Church Council was awarded a grant for the restoration of the bells at St Christopher's Church, which allowed the return of traditional change ringing.

A community-focused project celebrating the new town of Livingston's 50th birthday, enabling residents young and old to understand more about the development of their local area.

Thanks to a National Lottery grant, the Woodland Trust improved visitor infrastructure at Skipton Castle Woods.

Swaledale Big Dig is uncovering and recording the archaeology and history of the local settlements of Grinton and Reeth.

Experience Barnsley rejuvenated the local town hall, creating a space dedicated to the history and people of Barnsley.

Between 1968 and 2008 Peterborough experienced huge growth, developing from a small historic Fenland town into the modern, culturally diverse commercial centre of today.