Regeneration

An older woman looks at magazines and leaflets on a table in a busy church

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.

04/03/2024

The exterior of a large church with a spire

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.

15/09/2021

Great Yarmouth.

Stories

Case study: heritage supporting revitalisation in Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft

Heritage Fund investment has helped kickstart regeneration in the seaside towns with broad economic and social benefits.

Computer render of the refurbished Winter Gardens: and iron and glass building with open spaces, lush plants and visitors.

An artist's impression of the redevelopment plans for the Winter Gardens. Credit: Great Yarmouth Borough Council.

Projects

Great Yarmouth Winter Gardens - Reimagining the People's Palace

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is restoring the UK’s last surviving Victorian ironwork seaside winter gardens.

29/06/2021

An aerial view of Albert Avenue outdoor swimming pool in Hull

Albert Avenue outdoor swimming pool in Hull. Photo: Esteem.

Projects

A lido revolution: championing outdoor swimming

The Pooling Resources project, led by Future Lidos, has developed and delivered a digital toolkit to support the revival of lidos across the UK.

05/12/2022

Two people talking and walking through a parkland

People walking through Kingswood Park. Credit: South Gloucestershire Council.

Projects

Kingswood Park receives £2.6million for restoration

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

14/09/2021

A head and shoulders image of Helen Featherstone

Helen Featherstone. Photo: Roth Reed.

Blogs

A year as Director of England, North: resilience and saving heritage

Our Director of England, North Helen Featherstone reflects on her first year in the role, the needs of heritage organisations in the North and our commitment to supporting resilience.

15/02/2024

The interior of the Great Hall at Rochdale Town Hall, with decorative ceiling panels and gold angel statues held by wooden beams.

The Great Hall, Rochdale Town Hall. Photo: JMA Photography.

Projects

Rochdale Town Hall restored to its former glory

This project has improved the condition of one of the UK’s finest examples of Victorian Gothic architecture, and opened up spaces to the public for the first time.

24/04/2018

A photo of the inside of Leicester Cathedral during a service, taken from a high perspective within the building

Leicester Cathedral reopened for Advent and Christmas services in 2023. Credit: Leicester Cathedral.

Projects

Leicester Cathedral's Journey of Renewal

The Leicester Cathedral Revealed project is blending tradition with innovation to rejuvenate this much-loved place of worship and welcome.

21/03/2017

The Court House, Bangor.

Projects

How a derelict building on Bangor’s seafront became Northern Ireland’s newest venue

Thanks to overwhelming community support, Open House turned a former bank and court house in Bangor into a contemporary music venue, saving it from dereliction.

13/03/2018

Georgian houses in Sunderland after restoration by the Tyne and Wear Preservation Trust.

News

12 towns and cities to benefit from programme to bring disused heritage buildings back to life

Our £5 million partnership with The Architectural Heritage Fund will support local organisations from Cornwall to Caernarfon and Derry/Londonderry to Aberdeenshire.

12/12/2023