East of England

We have awarded more than £8million to this ground-breaking project that addresses climate change, carbon emissions, biodiversity loss and the mental health and wellbeing of young people.

The Wildlife in Common project explored the history and importance of Norfolk’s 300-plus commons to wildlife and local communities.

The open-air Museum of East Anglian Life relies on volunteers to care for its 17 historic buildings and three kilometres of woodland and nature trails.

People with brain injuries explored the experiences of similar people in the past in this innovative heritage project.

Norwich is home to the largest collection of medieval churches in Northern Europe. This project shared their stories with new audiences through a three day, city-wide event.

This project focused on conserving Melton Old Church’s nationally important collection of 10 First World War grave markers while helping people connect with the heritage of the village during the conflict.

The Green Light Trust improved individuals’ wellbeing using a programme of traditional woodland skills.

The stories of four Bedford women were celebrated with workshops and an exhibition.

Funding was used by volunteers of Thurrock Local History Society to collate material for displays about the little-known achievements of Alfred Russell Wallace who was resident at The Dell in Grays Thurrock in the 19th century.

Young people gained new skills while preserving and raising awareness of Pakistani/Kashmiri heritage in Luton.

Pupils at North Primary School discovered and shared the stories of former students who fought during the First World War through two HLF-supported projects.

Badwell Ash Parochial Church led this project to restore the historic turret clock at St Mary’s Church.