Projects we’ve funded

A historic, disused canal wharf in Burnley’s Weavers Triangle conservation area is being rescued and restored by the Canal & River Trust.

Volunteers have revitalised and restored Scarborough's cemetery for local communities to discover the stories of those buried there.

The Friends of Raikes Road Burial Ground reconnected people with the wildlife and local stories housed in the burial ground.

Chevin Forest Park’s fascinating stories are being told through heritage trails, spotters’ guides, podcasts and their interactive website.

The Friends of Churchfield, Denby Dale have created a wildlife haven and public amenity on their doorstep.

Scottish Traveller history was explored through the eyes of a group of young Travellers based in Aberdeen during the winter months.

The UK’s rich and diverse quilting heritage, told through the stories of the quilters and their experiences, was documented in this three-year oral history project.

This project examined the social history of Forfar weavers to gain an understanding of what weavers’ lives were like and what their woven goods were used for.

Ten unique and important heritage folk collections were conserved and made digitally accessible to the public thanks to this project.

Young people learned about ancient Welsh music and were taught how to use modern digital devices to create their own new compositions.

Young and older people worked together to record the history of this 100-year-old agricultural show, which has traditional rural activities at its heart.

The project explored the heritage of Reading's LGBT community and created an archive of historic and recent stories to preserve them for future generations.