Projects we’ve funded

The oldest surviving open-air swimming baths in the UK have been fully restored and reopened to the public.

Torbay’s local heritage grant scheme has supported 12 projects in Brixham, Paignton and Torquay thanks to a £250,000 grant from us.

Donaghadee Heritage has secured £90,000 to bring the story of the lifeboat and the town's history to life.

Cambodian people living in the UK shared their memories of their experiences under the 1975-79 Khmer Rouge regime in this oral history project.

Exploring Northern Ireland’s association with tea, its trade links with India and China, and bringing diverse communities together.

This project will restore the former headquarters of the African National Congress at 28 Penton Street, London, creating a new centre to share the stories of South Africa's liberation.

The Belsay Awakes project, led by English Heritage, has revived Belsay’s historic estate and gardens so that the visitor attraction can be enjoyed for years to come.

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) of St James Aslackby are using the building’s heritage to make it a vibrant space for the community.

The acquisition of a portrait of writer D H Lawrence celebrates Nottingham’s UNESCO City of Literature and opens up new avenues for engaging with diverse communities.

Through the collection of real-life stories, this project aims to spotlight the LGBTQ+ community’s contribution to the railways for the first time.

Our funding is helping the Menter y Plu Community Benefit Society plan how to save and re-develop a Grade II listed pub – Y Plu.