Cultures and memories

Following decreases in their core funding the Birmingham Conservation Trust (BCT) had to look for new models to secure its future.

The Great War to Race Riots project focused on Liverpool's Black history from the end of the First World War to the 1919 Toxteth race riots.

The Mental Health, Past, Present, Future project is exploring the history of mental health treatment for young people.

The Celebrate project will collect memories, stories, photographs and objects in order to explore the heritage of LGBT communities in Cumbria.

The role of spices in shaping local culture, cuisine and customs has been captured thanks to a community history project in Smethwick, Sandwell in the West Midlands.

A small group of volunteers set out to preserve the last remaining coracle maker's workshop on the River Severn and started the Ironbridge Coracle Trust.

The Out and Proud project explores and celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) histories and heritage across Greater Manchester using digital technologies.

First World War LGBT project looking at the lives of women working on stage in male roles.

The L8 Untold Project will engage volunteers in uncovering and recording hidden histories of Britain’s oldest Black community.

A group of prisoners attending the Learning Centre at HMP Low Moss explored stories of the First World War, and of those incarcerated as conscientious objectors, by using music, art, drama and creative writing.

Exploring the history of people who objected to fighting in the First World War and telling their stories through an exhibition and educational resources.

Restoring the church’s Nicholson organ engaged the whole community in a range of heritage activities.