The Robinson brothers had never visited nearby Auckland Castle until an HLF-supported project saw them step through its doors for the first time.

When Elinor Meloy started wildlife spotting with her grandmother at her local wetland reserve, little did she know it would later spark a passion for pollinators.

A fascination with birds of prey has proved a life changer for 51-year-old Tracy Norris. The Hampshire GP was so enthralled with the ospreys nesting at a Welsh nature reserve that she has moved home and job to be near them.

Owen Mort started his own business using an ancient craft after support from HLF's Skills for the Future programme.