Projects we’ve funded

This project helped revitalise the Royal Museum, transforming the public use of the building, while remaining sensitive to its original Victorian architecture.

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.

Communities across Hertfordshire explored their county’s experience of the First World War, engaging the public by creating an exhibition and website.

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

Our funding supported the creation of a new 10,000sqm wing to showcase contemporary science and technology themes.

A new building was created to house the museum’s internationally-important collection of botany and entomology specimens, dating from the 16th century.

This project repaired and refurbished the Grade I listed hall, increasing public access and bringing performance space back into use.

Volunteers explored the hidden history of Indian soldiers who served alongside British troops on the Western Front.

Communities from Portsmouth traced the stories of the sailors from the naval city of Portsmouth lost in the Battle of Jutland.

This major project revamped Sheffield's City Museum and Mappin Art Gallery with revitalised buildings and better access.

Community films and exhibitions uncovered a wartime story and reconnected local people with their museum