Projects we’ve funded

Visually impaired volunteers investigated the 150-year-old history of their society to learn more about blind heritage in the North East

Women who live in the North East explore their region's incredible connection to the First World War and Suffrage movement.

Edinburgh Printmakers looked into the redevelopment of the Castle Mill Works and drew up an activity plan involving the local community.

The project built on the interest generated through the opening of a new chocolate attraction in York, and a successful pilot project that used postcards to collect memories from those who benefited from the Rowntree legacy.

A 350-year-old community celebration was documented in full detail to provide a greater understanding of the event’s history, and preserve the tradition for future generations.

The memories of Chatham Port Division veterans from the Second World War were recorded and interpreted for future generations.

Young people revealed the personal histories of Belton House Machine Gun Corps training camp.

The Friends of the Anglesey Red Squirrel Trust helped to safeguard this isolated red squirrel population and encouraged people to help prevent its future extinction on the island.

Following an earlier programme of repairs, the Parish Church Council (PCC) of St Andrew’s Church, Epworth, carried out an ambitious project to replace the concrete floor with limestone slabs, install underfloor heating, and update the bell ringers’ gallery to include ground floor space for

This project ensured that the social history of Graylingwell Hospital was captured as the building was redeveloped into residential housing.