Projects we’ve funded

The role of spices in shaping local culture, cuisine and customs has been captured thanks to a community history project in Smethwick, Sandwell in the West Midlands.

This citizen science project involved local people collecting vital information on upland peat landscapes while learning habitat monitoring skills.

Local people investigated how the conflict in Europe affected the community of Basildon in 1916.

Volunteers helped migrating toads cross busy roads and raised awareness of declining toad numbers.

Trained volunteers supported people with learning disabilities to explore the industrial and social history of Winlaton in Gateshead.

A charity which supports the rescue and sustainable use of historic buildings across the UK had help from us in becoming fit for the future.

Beacon Hill Arts worked with Newcastle Castle to help young disabled and autistic people engage with their local heritage through film and music.

This project established a pop-up museum of LGBT+ history, curated by young people that celebrates four decades (1976-2016) across Merseyside.

Young people took leading roles to share the story of Yorkshire’s first Asian cricket leagues.

Walsall celebrated Punk’s 40 year anniversary with interviews and an exhibition.

Marlborough Productions CIC created an LGBT+ History Club to explore Brighton’s LGBT+ heritage and wider changes in social attitudes.

During this project, volunteers made their cemetery a haven for hedgehogs and wildlife.