Projects we’ve funded

Young people recruited through Stockton Council’s Youth Service worked with Preston Hall Museum to research local stories relating to the First World War and shared them with the local community.

Clydebank has a huge pride in its heritage from shipbuilding on the Clyde to its global position in the production of sewing machines.

Queer Britain created an online film archive featuring women who have made a difference.

The Scottish Waterways Trust’s Canal College project helped young people and their local canal heritage.

Pride in the Past explores and celebrates the LGBTQ+ heritage and archaeology of the city of Chester.

Exploring the history of people who objected to fighting in the First World War and telling their stories through an exhibition and educational resources.

The Machars – a 20 mile long peninsula in the south-west of Scotland – is a treasure trove for archaeologists and historians of every period.

A Havant stream rich in local history was the focus of a local community project with outdoor activities, leisure and educational events.

This two-year project was designed to involve and engage the local community of Pontypool with their local area.

The Anglo Polish Society created a touring exhibition, book and archive of reminiscences to raise awareness of the importance of Polish culture and heritage to Bristol’s diverse community.

Young people from Brierfield and Nelson in Lancashire explored the role of their local community and the Indian Army in the First World War.

Celebrating the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta, this project delivered a programme of activities and events with the local community.