South West

Kingswood Park in South Gloucestershire is the only significant local green space for its community.

Located in the heart of the city centre, the project has cemented Bristol Beacon as one of Europe’s flagship cultural and arts venues.

The oldest surviving open-air swimming baths in the UK have been fully restored and reopened to the public.

Torbay’s local heritage grant scheme has supported 12 projects in Brixham, Paignton and Torquay thanks to a £250,000 grant from us.

Improved access and support for the community means that more people can discover this diverse natural landscape.

The Storm Tower at Compass Point needs to be moved 100 metres inland due to the impact of climate change and coastal erosion.

£2.2million has been awarded to create a new green community hub in Penzance, housing 200 years of Cornwall’s natural heritage and a sensory garden.

The project will preserve the heritage-rich landscape, conserve habitats and improve the visitor experience through interpretation of the fascinating geology.

The programme has protected and restored some of the Forest of Dean’s most at-risk natural, built and cultural heritage and connected the community with its forest.

We've awarded £11.6million to help create the UK's first National Marine Park, revolutionising the way Plymouth interacts with its marine heritage.

This project helped to safeguard some of South West England’s rarest butterfly and moth species. The conservation work engaged a wider range of people through working with partners.

Dreadnought South West collected untold stories about women and girls to inspire and educate communities in South West England.