Projects we’ve funded

The Wales for Peace project focuses on one central question: in the 100 years since the First World War, how has Wales contributed to the search for peace?

A nature reserve was created at Eycott Hill in North Cumbria to preserve the natural environment of the area.

Blyth Tall Ship is establishing itself as a nationally significant maritime centre, leading the field in traditional maritime skills training.

Members of the public are now able to view Van Dyck’s last self-portrait, following a hugely successful campaign to save it for the nation.

The Norris Museum, home to a treasured collection of artefacts relating to the history of Huntingdonshire, has been restored.

Held in 2016, the Capability Brown Festival was created to celebrate 300 years since the birth of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown – the ‘Shakespeare of gardening’.

By collecting, preserving and making accessible the many artefacts found in the area, the museum aims to bring the history of Lyme Regis to as diverse an audience as possible.

This project formed part of a larger plan to improve and enhance the visitor experience at Greenmeadow Community Farm.

A team of volunteers produced a city centre walking trail celebrating the lives and achievements of 25 notable, but uncelebrated, Dundee women from over four centuries.

The historic Harland and Wolff Drawing Offices in Belfast have been restored, and transformed into a luxury hotel.

Neglected 18th-century buildings were given a new lease of life as visitor accommodation.

The National Waterfront Museum, now approaching its tenth anniversary, is one of Wales’ and Swansea’s prime visitor attractions.