Projects we’ve funded

Following the eBay purchase of the derelict George Elmy lifeboat by a group of dedicated volunteers, this project sought to return the lifeboat to its former glory and use it to learn about their local heritage.

A project devised by a group of 25 young people after the old Horse Chestnut tree in the grounds of their community centre was felled.

Slough Roots enabled women from English, Asian and West Indian backgrounds to research traditional healing remedies still used in the UK today.

The Portsmouth Museums and Records Service encouraged local community groups to explore their family, community and local history.

The Understanding and Celebrating our Roots project explored the historical links between Britain and Somaliland through capturing oral histories from Liverpool’s Somali community.

As Weymouth Sailing Club reached its 100th anniversary, a group of volunteers undertook a project to celebrate and share local sailing heritage.

This 18-month project focused on informing and educating about the importance of pollinators.

From Ghana-born Arthur Wharton in the 1880s to Togolese Spurs star Emmanuel Adebayor, African footballers have been bringing their incredible skills to the UK's professional football leagues for nearly 130 years.

People with brain injuries explored the experiences of similar people in the past in this innovative heritage project.

Local people were engaged in uncovering and interpreting the history of a community-owned island.

A programme of creative and cultural activities will celebrate the late electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire’s 80th anniversary year.

The Piece Hall in Halifax has been transformed into a nationally recognisable heritage asset.