Yorkshire and the Humber

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

To see impressive giant redwood trees or 200 varieties of alpine plants, the people of Yorkshire can either take a plane to California and the Alps or they can visit Whinfell Quarry Gardens.

Volunteers from Cawood in Selby have been trained as heritage detectives to investigate the archaeology of their local moated manor site and the surprising importance of gooseberries for the development of the village.

365 Leeds stories uncovered and shared the hidden history of people with learning difficulties in Leeds by interviewing people who remembered Meanwood Hospital.

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

Our grant helped to restore the churchyard of St Matthew's Church in Lightcliffe.

Improving the management of important marshlands in East Riding through volunteer training and traditional conservation to connect people with natural heritage.

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

The history of Fewston Churchyard will be researched to reveal the roots of the local community.

Swaledale Big Dig is uncovering and recording the archaeology and history of the local settlements of Grinton and Reeth.

Beyond Graffiti taught stone working skills and local history awareness to a new generation of craftsmen to safeguard the future of Kirklees’ waymarkers.

The Friends of Rectory Park worked with local people to investigate, protect and encourage the local wildlife and plant species.