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Five dancers strike a pose outside Bradford Arts Centre.
Bradford-based dancers, representing a mix of cultures, celebrate the opening of Bradford Arts Centre. Photo: Guzelian Ltd.

Stories

Putting communities at the heart of Bradford

Our support is helping local people across the district tell their stories, celebrate identity and shape a future rooted in pride and belonging.
An illuminated replica of the ship Queen Elizabeth floats on the park lake at night.
The original illuminations captured the imaginations of local people and visitors from around the UK. Photo: Whittle Productions.

Stories

Grantee Q&A: illuminating Leamington's festival of light

We asked Carole Sleight and David Clargo, co-directors of Whittle Productions, to share what they learned from delivering a unique oral history project in their local community.
A project group of seven people pose for a photograph in front of the Hear of Midlothian Memorial Clock. Karen Mailley stands at the centre of the group, holding a Heritage Fund branded roundel.
Karen and the project team gather to celebrate the launch of the Maroon Mile at the Heart of Midlothian Memorial Clock, in the city's Haymarket.

Stories

Grantee Q&A: mapping community history in the heart of Edinburgh

Karen Mailley from Heart of Midlothian Football Club shares reflections and advice from their recent heritage project – from the value of working with the local community, to how detailed early planning can help you to anticipate challenges.
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.
A group of volunteers pose behind some newly planted saplings, which are protected with tubing.
Hedge planting at Culgaith. Photo: Eden Rivers Trust.

Stories

Grantee Q&A: the value of collaboration and planning

We asked Elizabeth Radford from the Eden Rivers Trust to share what she’s learned on the Trust’s project journey – from the vital importance of the development phase to the surprises that unfold over years of delivery.
The Flying Scotsman, a large dark green steam engine, pulls a heritage service through the countryside.
The Flying Scotsman, back in service. Credit: ARG_Flickr, via Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic.

News

Railway 200: celebrating two centuries of remarkable heritage

Over the past 30 years, we’ve supported 600 projects, from Bo’ness to Basingstoke, that connect people with the history of the UK's railways.
The whole of Birnbeck Pier in a state of disrepair.
Birnbeck is one of only six Grade II* listed piers in England. Credit: Chris Gorman/Big Ladder.

News

A further £5.54million to save Birnbeck Pier

Our additional investment acknowledges the unique challenge and urgent need to protect this landmark for future generations.
Two people bending down to look at a museum display about Duleep Singh
Visitors viewing the museum's new displays on Duleep Singh and his family. Credit: Norfolk Museums Service (Ancient House).

Stories

Celebrating a Norfolk museum’s Punjabi roots

Through community consultation and academic partnerships Thetford’s Ancient House is digging deeper into the history of its founding family.

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