Projects we’ve funded

The Grade II-listed Darlington Civic Theatre has been restored to its former glory as an Edwardian variety theatre.

A £2.7million grant scheme in Keighley is transforming the Yorkshire market town, through a mix of streetscape and building improvements, and reminding visitors and locals of its proud heritage.

Exploring the vibrant heritage of Leith through dance and film.

Young people in Tredegar explored the history of a local memorial plaque through creative work and film-making.

A nature reserve was created at Eycott Hill in North Cumbria to preserve the natural environment of the area.

The project focused on the exploration of maps and local archive material to illustrate the inter-generational journeys of people, from different cultural backgrounds and communities, who now live in Fareham.

Montgomery Town Council restored an existing First World War memorial, created a small memorial garden and researched the names of those fallen in the war, gathering stories to create a leaflet and exhibition.

Through a combination of funding from Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Worcestershire County Council, Bromsgrove District Council is enabling a range of repairs and conservation works to regain Bromsgrove's historic character.

Pride in the Past explores and celebrates the LGBTQ+ heritage and archaeology of the city of Chester.

Touching Memory created memory boxes for people with dementia that explore the everyday life of people living in Inverclyde from the 1950s to the 1980s.

Meaningful relationships were built with local communities and diverse experts in this Collecting Cultures project, which saw new ways of working trialled and access widened.

The Museum of the History of Science in Oxford illuminated the astonishing history of globe-making for thousands of children and families.