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A woman takes part in a blacksmithing workshop, hitting heated metal with a hammer.
The project, alongside regenerating valued historic buildings, will provide heritage skills training for local people. Photo: IceCream Architecture.

Projects

Investing in Ayrshire's heritage, supporting a coastal community

Four key buildings, treasured by the community, are at the centre of a major programme of conservation and placemaking supporting the historic centre of Girvan.

A view looking up at the red brick facade and central clocktower of the Keelmen's Hospital.
More than three centuries since its founding, the Keelmen's Hospital will once again provide housing to the people of Newcastle. Photo: Steve Brock.

Projects

Historic Newcastle almshouse to be transformed into affordable housing

Our £4.6million grant will secure the future of the iconic Keelmen’s Hospital, the city’s most at-risk building.

A young girl in a white dress and boots takes a penalty kick.
A community project in Airdrie, home of the world's first penalty kick, has supported the development of the Felt Experience Resource Kit. Photo: North Lanarkshire Council.

Stories

Putting people’s memories at the heart of heritage-inspired regeneration

We’ve developed a free resource to help heritage projects to understand their communities' felt experience and how this can shape more effective, considerate decision making and sustainable planning.
Three people wearing high vis jackets stand in front of a derelict historic building in a post-industrial landscape, formerly a shipyard.
Exploring Govan Graving Docks with Deirdre Gaughan, Chair of the Central Govan Action Plan, Andy Milne from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Cllr. Ricky Bell, Deputy Leader of Glasgow City Council and Govan Ward councillor. Photo: Peter Devlin.

Projects

A bright future for the Govan Heritage project

We're supporting the next phase of heritage-inspired regeneration in one of Scotland’s most historically significant yet economically disadvantaged urban areas.

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.
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.
A member of the council team speaks to a member of the community, looking over and annotating a map of the area together.
Future projects are being designed in collaboration with the community. Credit: Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council.

Projects

Co-designing a thriving future for heritage with local people

The historic treasures of Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Council Area will be at the heart of a new plan for regeneration, developed collaboratively between the Council and the community.

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