Two women giving oral history testimony. Photo: SEA Arts.
Projects
Cambodian Recollections
Cambodian people living in the UK shared their memories of their experiences under the 1975-79 Khmer Rouge regime in this oral history project.
Cultural diversity
Projects
You, Me and Tea
Exploring Northern Ireland’s association with tea, its trade links with India and China, and bringing diverse communities together.
People at a community event discussing The Anti-Apartheid Legacy: Centre of Memory and Learning. Courtesy of The Liliesleaf Trust UK.
Projects
The UK’s first centre dedicated to anti-apartheid heritage
This project will restore the former headquarters of the African National Congress at 28 Penton Street, London, creating a new centre to share the stories of South Africa's liberation.
The Gurkha Museum is supported by a thriving community of current and former Gurkhas
Stories
Battlefield bonds: sharing the heritage of Nepal and the UK’s military partnership
The Gurkha Museum's redevelopment project will celebrate the unique relationship between Nepal, the British Army and the UK.
A handmade banner featuring words and images of empowerment.
GMRC
Projects
Exploring the life stories of South Asian women survivors of sexual violence
What will people say? was an oral history project led by Greater Manchester Rape Crisis (GMRC) in partnership with the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre and Education Trust.
Naveed Bakhsh. Photo: Lawrence Scott
Blogs
‘Heritage is a bridge that connects me to my South Asian and Scottish identities’
South Asian Heritage Month grounds Naveed to his community’s past. It also makes space to talk about how to engage British South Asians with the UK’s cultural and natural heritage.
Celebrating Bengali Heritage Mural Centre for Youth and Community Development
Projects
Multi-generational project fosters sense of connectedness amongst Luton’s Bengali community
Bangladesh Youth League Luton aims to create greater understanding of Bangladeshi heritage and culture through creative activities, sharing heritage with the public and training project volunteers.
Commemorative banner at Tilbury
News
Six projects celebrating the legacy of the Windrush generation
To mark the 75th anniversary of the Empire Windrush landing in the UK, we spotlight some of the projects celebrating and saving the heritage of those who emigrated here.
Children with the pysanka egg display for Eurovision.
Credit: Pete Carr
News
Eurovision fever in full swing across Liverpool City Region
Thanks to £250,000 of National Lottery funding, we're supporting a host of activities as part of the Eurovision 2023 celebrations.
School children take part in the Bradford Book Project
Stories
Bradford’s diverse community heritage celebrated and shared thanks to local knowledge
£100,000 National Lottery funding was shared across eight local projects, helping them delve into the upcoming City of Culture’s fascinating heritage.
A Dig Where You Stand event
Projects
Excavating untold stories of people from diverse ethnic communities in South Yorkshire
In the Dig Where You Stand project, artists, archivists, educators and local people will work together to explore hidden histories that stretch back centuries.
OMOS performers at Stirling Castle. Photo: Washington Gwande
Projects
Black heritage, performance and Shakespeare in Scotland
Inspired by the untold history of Black performance in Scotland, this project celebrates modern black LGBTQ+ performance and widens understanding and engagement with Black Scottish heritage.