Projects
RoseTinted: Empowering women in Walsall and beyond
This project used heritage as a lens to engage a wider range of people, while developing skills in research, financial planning, personal care and wellbeing.
Community heritage
A youth group visits the exhibition on Chinatown's heritage
Projects
Temporary exhibition presenting the history of the Chinese community in Chinatown 1960 to present
The project resulted in an exhibition to explore, celebrate and understand the heritage of the Chinese community in London’s Chinatown from the 1960s.
The Mile Cross estate in Norwich turned 100 years old in 2023.
Projects
The Common Lot's Living Heritage in Mile Cross
Community memories were gathered and shared to celebrate the centenary of England's oldest purpose-built social housing estate, Mile Cross in Norwich.
The Peacemakers Museum.
Projects
New Peacemakers Museum explores community journey from conflict to peace
A new community heritage museum has opened at the Gasyard Centre in Spring 2024.
Four-wheel-drive ‘Tramper’ scheme, launching at Parc Cefn Onn in 2023
Projects
‘Into the garden and beyond’ – improving visitor access to Parc Cefn Onn
A £454,000 grant is enabling people to enjoy improved access to the Grade II listed historic park in Cardiff.
For some, cassettes were a way to keep in touch Maryam Wahid
Projects
Uncovering the history of long-distance communication for migrants in Scotland
While many were using audio cassettes to listen to their favourite mixtape, for some South Asians in Scotland they were essential for communicating with their family.
St John's Church, Worksop
Projects
St John's Church pairs spire repair with Worksop community activities
An eco church in Nottinghamshire is making urgent repairs to their spire, inviting the local community to engage with the church’s heritage, and creating a social isolation café.
Elders Day event at the Migration Museum. Credit: Eve Wright
Projects
Connecting Lewisham to its Migration Heritage
This 18-month project explores and shares the history of migration to the UK, in particular the stories of people who settled in Lewisham.
Obby Oss folk culture costume from Minehead festival. Credit: Centre for Fashion Curation
Projects
Making Mischief: the living heritage of folk costume in Britain
This collaborative project aims to document the colourful, community-based celebrations of Britain's folk heritage and bring it to life at two exhibitions.
The film, A Light that Never Fades will be a resource to educate about black heritage, equality and diversity. Photo: Arthur Wharton Foundation.
Projects
Arthur Wharton: the world’s first black professional footballer and sprint champion
A new short film will share the story of the world’s first black professional footballer and the first official fastest man on the planet.
The names on Bo'ness War Memorial will be the focus for Without Fear Again. Bo'ness Town Trust Association.
Projects
Without Fear Again: Remembering the brave men of Bo'ness
The names of the individuals on the Bo'ness War Memorial will be brought to life through the memories of the town's community.
Echoes in the Present, Larry Amponsah in Leeds
Projects
The World Reimagined: Journey of Discovery
A vibrant art education project aiming to transform understanding of the Transatlantic Trade in Enslaved Africans and its significant global impact.