Community heritage

Nazek Ramadan from Migrant Voice shares her reflections and advice on the different stages of their project’s journey – from the challenges of the application process to the joys of providing amazing opportunities for their community.

Our support is helping local people across the district tell their stories, celebrate identity and shape a future rooted in pride and belonging.

Meet two projects supporting young people to kickstart their careers, connect with their communities and take pride in their heritage.

The My Voice project is using tales of shattered lives rebuilt to spread a message of hope and resilience across generations.

Voices Gloucester shows that small, locally delivered grants have a big impact.

People, Pride and Progress is recording the experiences of LGBTQ+ workers to explore unheard perspectives on railway heritage.

Find out how projects we’ve funded are finding creative ways to open up heritage, involve audiences and create better opportunities to take part.

Filmmaker Mike Tweddle discusses how a National Lottery grant is helping him share the extraordinary achievements of a black sportsman.

The vibrant West Yorkshire city has announced the first events to showcase its incredible heritage and culture across the district throughout 2025, thanks to National Lottery players.

Mary Blagg is being celebrated by her hometown with activities to get people interested in her story and scientific heritage.

We’re proud to be supporting projects that are saving the heritage of the LGBTQ+ community and sharing these stories to build understanding and inclusion.

Wisley set out to increase the physical accessibility of their spaces, but with commitment and help from partners their journey led them down a much more ambitious path.