Projects we’ve funded

A cluster of primary schools and a secondary academy were involved in this project learning about the First World War.

The Friends of Stoke Minster preserved and shared the story of their war memorial window.

Heroes of Chiswick aims to discover more about the lives of 23 men from the Parish of St. Michael (Sutton Court) who were killed on active service in France, Belgium, Gallipoli and elsewhere.

The construction of a demonstration light railway has preserved vital engineering skills, and helped young people get in touch with their heritage.

The Empire Cinema in Blackburn was one of the first purpose-built cinemas in the UK.

A former Grade-II listed pottery-turned-nightclub had been derelict in Newcastle-under-Lyme since 2006.

International Womens Group explored the connection between Scottish haggis and similar dishes from countries such as Syria, Iran and Egypt.

Chevin Forest Park’s fascinating stories are being told through heritage trails, spotters’ guides, podcasts and their interactive website.

The Mindful Changes project explores the shifts in public perceptions and attitudes towards mental health over the last 100 years.

Milfield Heavy Horse Association at Hay Farm in Berwick-upon-Tweed is set up to celebrate and preserve rare breed heavy horses and keep traditional farming skills alive.

The project explored the heritage of Carnlough using a private collection of photographs taken by the late Jim McNeill during the 1960s and 1970s.

Young people carried out research at Priest's House Museum, East Dorset, into stories about the village fire of May 1892.