Cultures and memories

Birmingham-based social enterprise Believe in Me is transforming young lives by shining a light on forgotten South Asian histories.

In its 150th year, the Beacon Centre for the Blind in Wolverhampton will preserve the stories of visually impaired people and make the city’s archives more accessible.

This project is continuing the legacy of Scotland’s first LGBTQ+ bookshops, caring for community history and building a sustainable future.

Coals to Goals empowered under-served communities to share their memories, knowledge and skills while exploring Sunderland’s rich mining and football heritage.

Young people are at the heart of this two-year project to document, celebrate and safeguard the cultural heritage of Edinburgh’s ethnically diverse communities.

Newtownabbey Arts and Cultural Network is using digital media to share stories from the Rathcoole estate.

Mencap is collecting and sharing the stories of the families it’s supported across Wales over its 80-year history.

A three-year cultural heritage project exploring Belfast’s docklands will uncover stories of migration, trade and exchange that have shaped the city’s identity.

United Response is preserving the heritage of people with learning disabilities through a series of peer-to-peer interviews.

This project will explore the impact of the Caribbean community who helped to shape Wolverhampton’s cultural identity between the 1950s–1980s.

Shinty’s Story – Sgeul na Camanachd is a new permanent exhibition in Inverness, celebrating the heritage, community and future of Scotland’s ancient sport.

The Lyric Theatre in Belfast is embarking on a three-year heritage project to share its 75-year history and make it more accessible to audiences, researchers and the wider community.