Projects we’ve funded

This project has restored parts of the Kingsway Building in widnes that have historical significance.

St-Martin-in-the-Fields, an internationally renowned church in central London, was restored to its former glory following this inspiring regeneration project.

The Rotherham Churches Tourism Initiative involved 32 local churches, most of which are listed buildings with notable heritage aspects.

Wheal Martyn is home to the UK’s only china clay mining museum. A fully accredited museum, Wheal Martyn cares for and presents a collection of industry-related objects, machinery, photographs and archives.

This ambitious restoration project helped return the Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds to its original glory.

A team of 50 volunteer bat wardens worked to increase the population of horseshoe bats in South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset through monitoring, habitat management and education.

Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery (BMAG) wanted their audiences and offer to better reflect the city’s diversity, and to change the organisation’s culture, putting audiences at its heart.

Kibble Palace is a Victorian glasshouse in Glasgow Botanic Gardens. It was restored as part of this project, allowing it to continue to serve as a centre for botanical excellence.

Inspired by the history of a local park, a youth group researched the heritage of their area and shared this with the wider community.

Young people interviewed older British Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs about their experiences of the Partition of India and created an exhibition and workshops for schools and community groups.

Young people explored cultural diversity through sport, composing a song and creating an exhibition inspired by the lives of overseas players at Kent County Cricket Club.

Our funding supported the creation of an education and information centre within the Great Court of the Museum, allowing access to this space for the first time since the 1850s.