Midlands and East

An ambitious project is underway to expand and redefine one of the UK’s biggest military museums.

We are funding a vital intervention to protect and preserve one of the UK’s most beloved and historic trees.

Our funding will shine a spotlight on Arthur Berry – poet, painter, playwright, teacher and broadcaster – during a special year for his home city of Stoke-on-Trent.

Together with Historic England, we have awarded a total of £1.6million to bring the last remaining windmill in Thaxted, Essex back into working order.

This project is revitalising Northampton’s Grade II* listed country house and park by transforming disused buildings into a thriving community asset.

Nottingham’s Middle Street Resource Centre celebrated 50 years of service by recording stories from its community with researchers at Nottingham Trent University.

Families of children with D/deafness or hearing impairments took part in social activities that taught them about local heritage, traditions and skills passed down through generations.

The Grade I listed Lord Leycester has been restored, refurbished and further opened up for visitors to enjoy.

Thanks to £4.8million in National Lottery funding, Staffordshire History Centre will provide state of the art archive facilities for communities.

The Sickle Cell Stories project is capturing and sharing stories of sickle cell disease in the west midlands, paving the way for positive change.

Restored and improved spaces are helping the historic Leicester Hebrew Congregation Synagogue welcome everyone.

We helped Loughborough Bellfoundry Trust restore and improve the site, secure the future of the historic industry in Britain and redevelop their museum.