Projects we’ve funded

This project, at Pontypool Museum, was to conserve the historic museum building and ensure that it is set up to permanently house and display collections.

The project involved changing the previous categorisation of displays at Cartwright Hall from culture, chronology and medium, to the three key themes of People, Place and Imagination. This was to allow a mixture of objects from Europe and Asia, which reflect the common heritage of the people of

Hackney’s oldest building was transformed into a popular visitor attraction, learning space and exhibition venue by a local building preservation trust.

Renamed the Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, this museum in the heart of the historic city of Canterbury provides state-of-the-art facilities and has chalked up a range of awards since re-opening in 2012.

Quarry Park was restored as part of this programme to repair and reconstruct the Grade II listed parkland.

Volunteer researchers helped uncover the true stories behind the successful Horse at War 1914-18 exhibition at The Lightbox in Woking.

Led by Coedpoeth Community Council, this project was designed to discover more about the names listed on Coedpoeth War Memorial and restore the War Memorial Park gates.

This 12-month project focused on the hidden histories of women in the First World War. It marked the Centenary of 1915 – the year when women were first actively encouraged to undertake work traditionally performed by men.

Volunteers researched the history of the Bedford College of Physical Training and developed a film using archival material and interviews with former students.

From spinning tops to football tops was a 12-week programme delivered in partnership with the grant holder Mini Millers and Rotherham United Community Sports Trust.

Ballintoy's hidden heritage was uncovered through the community's exploration of the archaeology of Ballintoy village and the surrounding area.

The Glasgow Women’s Library explored the stories behind the badges worn by women involved in activism.