Projects we’ve funded

Animal feed to gun oil is a yearlong project to discover the Selby’s industrial heritage and share the stories with the local community.

The East Peak Innovation Partnership has been working with volunteers to explore the fascinating stories of the south-west Yorkshire hills and industrial valleys.

The WW1 Near and Far project involved nearly half of the Onslow St Audrey’s school in Welwyn Garden City learning about the First World War.

Screen South used an HLF grant to create an online resource revealing the history of coastal Kent in the First World War and connecting communities with their past.

Volunteers helped to create an audio-visual exhibition exploring local historical figure John Galsworthy’s role in the First World War and his legacy in Kingston.

Two museums worked closely with local agencies and community groups to open up volunteering opportunities to people who would not usually engage with heritage.

Volunteers from Newquay Rowing Club worked alongside specialist boat builders to restore three of the country’s oldest pilot gigs using traditional skills.

The Curious Incident of the Gurkha Knife shared the role of South Asian soldiers in the First World War through live performances and an exhibition.

A team of volunteers received training to survey, document and conserve small ancient woodlands for the benefit of local communities.

The Venus Pool Nature Reserve, Cound project allowed Shropshire Ornithological Society to acquire approximately 28 further acres of land surrounding Venus Pool.

Glasgow Green was returned to its former glory following this full programme of restoration works.

The main museum building at the Royal Navy Submarine Museum was extended to enable more of the collections to be displayed to the public.