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Children and young people

Children and young people

Heritage has a crucial role to play in enriching the lives of children and young people, creating a more inclusive society.

Since 1994, we are proud to have invested over £60million across the UK in projects working with children and young people. This includes the £10m Kick the Dust programme.

We are committed to supporting greater inclusion, diversity, access and participation in heritage – including for younger generations. We know that children and young people can play a significant role in creating innovative and exciting heritage projects that speak to them. 

Explore some of our work below and find inspiration for your project, then discover whether your idea is eligible for funding.

 

A group of young people stand around a table with different craft materials on, such as glitter. They are being shown how to mix substances.
A previous plaster casting masterclass with Tejumola Butler Adenuga. Credit: QEST.

Projects

Helping young people into heritage craft careers

This project is supporting under-served communities to learn and protect heritage skills and crafts that are at risk.

A group of young people on a dinghy on the shore
The group's accessible boat, Mada Chuain. Credit: James Appleton.

Projects

The kids saving Scotland’s seas

On the coast of Wester Ross Marine Protected Area, young people aged 7–16 are taking action to care for their local seas.

Two children stand outside the fence of the Tower of London, smiling.
The Waterloo Block was originally a barracks and is now home to the Jewel House. Credit: Historic Royal Palaces.

Projects

Expanding learning opportunities at the Tower of London

Its historic Waterloo Block will be home to a new learning and community centre, creating modern and accessible facilities for schools and groups.

School children walk through the cemetery with the backs towards the camera. There are historic monuments surrounding them.
A new public programme exploring themes of nature, heritage and reflection will open the cemetery to a broader range of people. Credit: Culture Comms Collective.

Projects

Protecting the heritage of Highgate Cemetery

Our funding is conserving the Grade I listed site in North London and improving access, biodiversity and community engagement.

Three groups of young people are reading plays outside of the exterior of the Poor Priests' Hospital.
The project is inspiring children and young people and helping them feel connected to the building’s heritage. Credit: Richard Lakos.

Projects

Transforming the Poor Priests’ Hospital in Canterbury

The 800-year-old Grade I listed building and wider site will be repaired and repurposed as a free, accessible space for the community.

A group of young people are smiling outdoors.
Young people have played a key role in shaping plans. Credit: 1625 Independent People.

Projects

Supporting young lives at Kingsley Hall

Our funding is restoring a Grade II* listed building in Bristol and securing its future as a vital hub for disadvantaged young people.

Two young people looking at collection items on display.
Victoria and Albert South Kensington is transforming its South Asia gallery for the first time since 1990. Credit: Victoria and Albert Museum.

News

We’ve invested £25million to connect young people with heritage

From safeguarding sharks to performing Shakespeare, our latest grants are creating opportunities for young people to explore, learn about and develop in heritage.

If you query is regarding our application portal, please contact our support team.