Projects we’ve funded

Improvements to visitor and workshop facilities at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm have helped to improve visitor access and provide training in traditional skills.

This project repaired the last fully sailing Thames trading barge, and converted her into an educational resource.

Binham Priory, one of Norfolk’s most impressive monastic ruins, has been conserved and repaired, with increased access for the public.

Restoring and enhancing three linked town centre parks in Gosport: Falklands Gardens, Bastion No.1 and Walpole Park.

The Parish Church Council (PCC) carried out an ambitious programme of repairs and activities that created space for more people to use St Andrew's church and learn about its history.

Aberdeen's flagship Duthie Park benefitted from conservation and improvement works, including the restoration of original Victorian features, while taking into account modern community needs and uses.

Torfaen County Borough Council received funding to conserve and restore Pontypool Park.

Phase two of the project focused on restoring the historic centre of Heaton Park, putting back the original character by reinstating the original landscape design and planting schemes.

This grant was awarded for the restoration of the Grade II listed Southwark Park.

The Grade II* listed Staunton Country Park is on the English Heritage Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. The park is the remnant of the estate of Sir George Staunton, and has been in public ownership since 1944.

Northamptonshire Black History Association (NBHA) worked with local volunteers to research the history of black people in Northamptonshire.

This project helped to restore Peterborough’s Central Park back to its Victorian splendour.