North East

Durham Cathedral is undertaking a project called Open Treasure – a major development that will transform the way in which the cathedral buildings are experienced, understood and used, both as working buildings and to the benefit of those who visit.

In just four years, Blyth Tall Ship grew from a germ of an idea and a patch of derelict quayside land, to an inspiring start-up business supporting boatbuilding skills.

The Wildwatch project encouraged local people and visitors alike to map and record the wildlife that is hopping, buzzing and flying all over this area of outstanding natural beauty.

Disadvantaged 16-25 year olds took part in a successful training programme in dry stone walling across the North East.

Through a programme of community engagement and learning activities, the RSPB inspired people to help conserve hen harriers across their remaining breeding strongholds in northern England.

This project carried out vital repairs to a fire-damaged medieval church and community engagement activities shared the story of its history.

This project restored the stone steps of St Patrick's Church in Gateshead, re-instating the main access route into the church and the Parish rooms.

Women’s Health in South Tyneside spent a year discovering the profound role women playing during the First World War in their area.

Women who live in the North East explore their region's incredible connection to the First World War and Suffrage movement.

Heaton Avenues in Wartime uncovered 10 hidden stories of local residents during the First World War.

Cultures CIC led a First World War project put together by the young people in the Teesside area which explored the contributions of African people and the effect of the war on the African continent.

Young people reinterpreted the changing roles of women during the First World War, through letters, films and an exhibition.