Projects we’ve funded

A group of young people addressed local concerns about antisocial behaviour at Belfast City Cemetery by cleaning it up, and researching and sharing its history.

A group of young disabled people explored the heritage of South Wales to develop a sense of their identity.

The project focused on restoring the Victorian All Saints Cemetery in Nunhead and opening it up to the public.

An ambitious scheme to restore and reopen an historic stretch of waterway on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is one step closer, thanks to the completion of phase one of the Cefn Flight of Fourteen Locks Restoration project.

The acquisition of Holmewood Estate, by the local wildlife trust, was a vital part of the creation of the Great Fen, one of the largest and most ambitious habitat restoration projects in Europe.

The centrepiece of this major project was conserving the Great East Window, the largest expanse of medieval stained glass in the country.

Experience Barnsley rejuvenated the local town hall, creating a space dedicated to the history and people of Barnsley.

Durham in Time was a three-year project, which provided the opportunity to archive the vast and diverse records that community groups hold throughout the county.

‘Band on the Wall’ is a live music venue in the Northern Quarter of Manchester.

Comedy, dancing and music used to ring out triumphantly at Leeds City Varieties Music Hall, but its auditorium had fallen silent and it was threatened with closure under health and safety grounds. It was at this crucial point that a £2,739,000 grant was awarded to ensure its survival.

A new museum for the Mary Rose has been built at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, forming an important part of the major regional tourist attraction.

The derelict Grade II listed building in Brixton was turned into a permanent home for the Black Cultural Archive’s collection of historical material.