David Sheppeard. Photo: Rosie Powell.
Blogs
Queer Heritage South: what we’ve learned about running LGBTQ+ heritage projects
Artist and producer David Sheppeard shares reflections and advice from his experiences working with heritage.
Inclusion
People dressed as Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale at the Florence Nightingale Museum.
Credit: Florence Nightingale Museum.
Stories
Ten stories for Women’s History Month
Explore inspiring projects we’ve funded that recognise women’s impact throughout history – and empower women to get involved in heritage today.
Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram is 6m in diameter and shows the moon’s surface using stunning NASA imagery. Credit: Jenny Harper.
Stories
Discover the pioneering woman scientist who mapped the moon
Mary Blagg is being celebrated by her hometown with activities to get people interested in her story and scientific heritage.
Reimagine, Remake, Replay is a Kick the Dust programme that ran in Northern Ireland.
Blogs
Techniques for supporting young people's wellbeing during heritage projects
How Kick the Dust projects worked to create high quality environments for participants.
Churches can be thriving hubs for local communities.
News
£4.3million supports places of worship in Midlands and East of England communities
Three churches working to establish themselves as hubs for heritage and communities are receiving funding to support their plans for vital repairs and public activities.
The Church of St Mary Magdalene, Newark. Photo: Julian P Guffogg.
Projects
Reawakening St Mary Magdalene for Newark communities
St Mary Magdalene Church is undergoing a revival to transform the Grade I listed building into a vibrant community hub.
Two people preparing for a party hosted by Homotopia. Photo: Mike Parry.
Projects
The Power of Holly Johnson
This project aims to explore the rich history and lasting influence of Holly Johnson and the LGBTQ+ community on the cultural fabric of Liverpool.
Pride celebrations on the Isle of Wight.
Photo: Héctor Manchego.
Stories
LGBTQ+ heritage organisations share their advice on how to run great projects
We’re proud to be supporting projects that are saving the heritage of the LGBTQ+ community and sharing these stories to build understanding and inclusion.
StoneCrabs Theatre held an exhibition of LGBTQ+ stories.
Projects
Out On An Island: 100 years of Isle of Wight LGBTQ+ oral histories
StoneCrabs Theatre collaborated with the community on the island’s first LGBTQ+ oral history project.
Edward Ernest Etty, also known as Ted, is the focus of a cycling heritage project sharing over 70 years of his experience. Credit: Andrew Baker Photographer.
News
Celebrate your heritage champions for Heritage Treasures Day 2024
We’re kicking off our 30th birthday year by shining a spotlight on heritage leaders and people who make heritage projects possible, and we’re encouraging you to join in.
Punk: Rage & Revolution takes home the England Project of the Year Award.
Credit: Alex Wilkinson Media.
News
Success for heritage projects in the National Lottery Awards
Leaders from six projects we’ve funded have taken home a prize this year.
The Wellbeing Garden is one of the many spaces with improved accessibility at RHS Garden Wisley.
Photo: Helen Yates. Courtesy of RHS Garden Wisley.
Stories
RHS Garden Wisley elevates accessibility and participation through collaborative initiatives
Wisley set out to increase the physical accessibility of their spaces, but with commitment and help from partners their journey led them down a much more ambitious path.