Projects we’ve funded

This is a volunteer-led project focused on restoring a derelict section of the historic Monmouthshire and Brecon canal in Cymbran.

The Avalon Marshes in the Brue valley are made up of flat, open landscapes, rivers, fens, nature reserves and prominent hills.

‘April Ashley: Portrait of a Lady’ shared the hidden history of the trans community – those whose gender identity and/or expression differs from the sex they were assigned at birth – with 1.2million visitors.

Three hundred school children across East Anglia became Vikings for three days when they learnt about life during Viking times.

This project focused on repairing the parapet of the only surviving medieval church in March, Cambridgeshire.

People living in Luton took a step back in time to explore what life was like during the First World War and the impact it had on people living in Luton at the time.

Recording memories before they were lost and preserving valuable social history were just two of the aims of this project, run by Luton Irish Forum.

Inspired by the stories of women who worked in Mustard Gas factories in Bristol during the First World War, local people researched this hidden history and performed a play.

This project focused on learning in Exeter Cathedral by creating exciting spaces for learning.

Glasgow Green was returned to its former glory following this full programme of restoration works.

The main museum building at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum was extended to enable more of the collections to be displayed to the public.

The Venus Pool Nature Reserve, Cound project allowed Shropshire Ornithological Society to acquire approximately 28 further acres of land surrounding Venus Pool.