Projects we’ve funded

Walsall celebrated Punk’s 40 year anniversary with interviews and an exhibition.

The restoration of Brompton Cemetery has preserved historic buildings and monuments and helped revive a community area where people can learn about their local heritage.

During the 50th anniversary of the Sexual Offences Act in 1967 which partially decriminalised homosexuality, the local Doncaster LGBT+ community have shared their experiences over the years in a poignant film.

Suffolk at Play was a three-year intergenerational reminiscence project aimed at encouraging older adults and young people to share their experiences of childhood play.

With restored buildings and a host of new education programmes, people can better connect to Great Dixter’s historic gardens.

This citizen science project involved local people collecting vital information on upland peat landscapes while learning habitat monitoring skills.

Young people gained new skills while preserving and raising awareness of Pakistani/Kashmiri heritage in Luton.

This project focused on conserving Melton Old Church’s nationally important collection of 10 First World War grave markers while helping people connect with the heritage of the village during the conflict.

Cornfield Flowers – Into the Community is an innovative approach to bridging the gap between community awareness and nature conservation.

This inspiring community heritage project explores the fascinating lives of Carlisle’s ‘Cracker Packers’ through the ages.

This project focuses on one of the most poignant histories of the First World War: Birkenhead's 1917 'Black Chair' Eisteddfod.

An extensive restoration of the lakes and rock gardens ensured that their nationally recognised collection of hardy water lilies is protected, and improved spaces have facilitated more inclusive learning for visitors.