Projects we’ve funded

The Bona Eek project focused on rediscovering and documenting the largely lost language of Polari, examining its origins and its influence in contemporary language and life in LGBT+ communities and beyond.

This project explored the lesser-known story of the black contribution to the First World War.

This project has been designed to increase people’s physical access to heritage trees across Kent.

The Call Up helped participants piece together the lives of refugees living in Hampshire during the First World War.

Scottish Traveller history was explored through the eyes of a group of young Travellers based in Aberdeen during the winter months.

E.D.E.N. Film Productions recorded what it was like historically to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or queer (LGBTQ+) in the East Midlands.

The 18th-century, Grade II* listed building has been completely refurbished, revealing many of the original Georgian features for the first time.

The Battle of Bannockburn visitor centre is a joint project between the National Trust for Scotland and Historic Scotland.

Volunteers investigated the impact of the First World War on the people of Leicester and shared their research through exhibitions, school workshops and online.

Visually impaired volunteers investigated the 150-year-old history of their society to learn more about blind heritage in the North East

The transformation of Middleport Pottery saved traditional skills in danger of being lost and is sparking regeneration of the local area.

Women who live in the North East explore their region's incredible connection to the First World War and Suffrage movement.