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people sit in front of a wall of sticky notes responding to the prompt 'What do museums mean to us?'
The project involved a cross-section of the public; many had not been to a museum in some time. Credit: Birmingham Museums Trust.

Projects

How the Citizens’ Jury shaped the future of Birmingham Museums Trust

28 local people from many different walks of life shared what they want from their museums, and how these institutions can better serve local communities.

A group of people stand within Leith Theatre with the lights on.
Leith Theatre was removed from the Theatres at Risk Register in 2026. Credit: Theatres Trust.

Stories

How a community grants programme protected theatres at risk

Over three years, a package of support strengthened the theatre sector and helped groups and organisations find a way forward for their historic spaces.
A group of people smiling stand around a green train
A group of volunteers from the South Wales Miners Museum. Credit: South Wales Miners Museum.

Projects

South Wales Miners Museum: strengthening a volunteer-led museum

A volunteer-run mining museum in the Afan Valley is building skills, confidence and capacity to secure its future and support its community.

A view of the now-destroyed tree at Sycamore Gap on Hadrian's Wall.
Preventing acts of criminal damage to heritage sites is a critical concern. Photo: Gordon Leggett, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Stories

Crime, AI and innovation: what our heritage sector surveys revealed in 2025

Our new UK Heritage Pulse research investigates the impact of crime on heritage settings. It’s the latest insight from our conversations to understand the views and experiences of our sector.
Visitors walk along the pathway to see the Mary Rose ship.
The Mary Rose was built in 1510-11 at the start of Henry VIII’s reign and was one of his favourite ships until it sank in 1545. Credit: Hufton and Crow.

Stories

How our grant ‘turbocharged’ the Mary Rose Museum’s resilience

A heritage project focused on organisational sustainability strengthened the museum’s future, created new opportunities and deepened relationships with its community and peers.
A guide wearing a high vis jacket shows a group of people around a lush meadow of long grass.
The Big City Butterfly project worked with partners to improve the quality and connectivity of London's green spaces, boosting habitats and connecting the community with nature. Photo: Chris O'Donovan.

News

The heritage sector wants to collaborate and innovate

This summer, we surveyed hundreds of you across the heritage sector about the challenges you’re facing and how you’re adapting to thrive.
The exterior of a red brick building decorated with bunting and a sign that says "Newbridge Memo 100 years"
Credit: Newbridge Memo.

Projects

Building a more resilient heritage sector for Wales

Arts & Business Cymru’s Heritage Forward project is helping heritage organisations of all sizes access the skills, knowledge and support needed to thrive.

A person weaves cream coloured fabric on a wooden handloom
Visitor weaving on a 170 year-old Irish linen damask handloom. Image courtesy of Irish Linen Centre and Lisburn Museum.

News

Museum collections will tour the UK in 40 unique exhibitions

A new landmark £5.36million exhibition programme will see 20 museums and galleries across all four nations sharing their collections.
Three people standing at a gate. Behind them are white farm buildings. They are holding a blues circular The NAtional Lottery Heritage FUnd sign
Heritage Fund support for Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne. Photo: Ian Findlay/Robert Burns Ellisland Trust.

Projects

Saving the Home of Auld Lang Syne

Around the world people come together singing Auld Lang Syne. National Lottery funding is helping to secure the future of the Scottish farm where Robert Burns wrote it.

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