Children and young people

Two teenage trainees lay a new railway track by hand supervised by an older volunteer
Trainees develop practical skills supervised by experienced volunteers

Projects

Industrial railway trail - display track and viewing area

The construction of a demonstration light railway has preserved vital engineering skills, and helped young people get in touch with their heritage.

A marine conservation graduate at work
A marine conservation graduate at work

Projects

Marine heritage skills for placements

The Marine Graduate Training Programme provided work-based training in marine conservation and community engagement for recent university graduates.

Booklets displayed in a glass display case at an exhibition
Booklets displayed in a glass display case at an exhibition

Projects

Kashmiri Lives

Recording the culture of the Kashmiri community in Greater Manchester through the collection of memories.

Exploratory workshops
The project hosted a series of exploratory workshops

Projects

Her Hidden Histories: drama and performance project

Telling the previously hidden histories of women in Manchester who worked in the male-dominated spheres of policing, transport and politics.

Young participants carrying out research at the National Library of Scotland
Young participants carrying out research at the National Library of Scotland

Projects

Youth Work and Women of Influence in Scottish Communities

YouthLink Scotland worked with five youth groups to celebrate Scotland’s forgotten women and research the achievements of influential women in their communities.