Projects we’ve funded

Pupils at North Primary School discovered and shared the stories of former students who fought during the First World War through two HLF-supported projects.

Restored Victorian Railway station brought to life through vibrant education programme and improved interpretation to connect with local communities.

Friends of Bowling Park have developed and trained their members to protect the park for the future.

Mid Pennine Arts (MPA) is looking back through their archives to help celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Residents from Stanhill, Oswaldtwistle have been celebrating the rich heritage of their village.

A neglected medieval parish church was inspired to create a comfortable and welcoming community hub and share their hidden treasures with a new audience.

Neglected 18th-century buildings were given a new lease of life as visitor accommodation.

A project bringing the herbaceous border of Rotten Row, Southport, back to life.

E.D.E.N. Film Productions recorded what it was like historically to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or queer (LGBTQ+) in the East Midlands.

Northamptonshire Black History Association (NBHA) worked with local volunteers to research the history of black people in Northamptonshire.

Oakham Castle has reopened its doors to the public following a project to restore and improve the 12th-century building.

The Cricket Derbyshire Foundation created a visual archive to promote the heritage of cricket across Derbyshire.