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Introducing our online community
You may have spotted the ‘Our community’ tab at the top of our new website and wondered what this new section is all about. As the Online Communities Manager at HLF, I’m here to explain what it is and encourage you to get involved.
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Help mark the Somme Centenary
HLF is helping people remember and understand the deep impact of the Battle of the Somme.
Blogs
Heritage and positive mental health
In her second blog post about diversity and inclusion in heritage projects, Liz Ellis, HLF Communities and Diversity Policy Adviser, has been finding out how heritage activities can have a positive impact on mental health.
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Otley Museum and Archive Trust to mark the Centenary of the First World War
Awarded through HLF’s First World War: then and now programme, the project will focus on stories of individuals, families and the Otley Community during the First World War and its aftermath. The aim is to produce a booklet and to mount a multi media exhibition in the town from August to November
Stories
Changing lives: Antoinette and Wayne really dig their new-found interest
From having no previous practical experience of archaeology, Antoinette and Wayne became the Preston Hawe Manor’s mainstay volunteers.
News
HLF and NHMF seeks new Chief Executive
Recruitment is now underway for a new Chief Executive to succeed Carole Souter.
News
Ally Pally reopens theatre doors after 80 years
Alexandra Palace’s theatre played an era-defining role in popular culture, but it had been frozen in time and hidden for eight decades.
Blogs
The untapped stories of disability and the First World War
As the Centenary of the First World War progresses, Heritage Lottery Fund London Committee member Rachel Hasted, reflects on the War and those who were disabled as a result of the military action.
Publications
Application supporting documents: Covid Recovery Programme for Heritage
Organisations and individuals applying for this funding can download relevant supporting documents here.