Projects we’ve funded

A collection of paintings depicting nursing during the First World War was researched and exhibited, engaging the local community with this exceptional collection.

Restored Victorian Railway station brought to life through vibrant education programme and improved interpretation to connect with local communities.

The Routes and Rhythm project was created by a group of young people who wanted to know more about their cultural heritage through the history of music.

This project aims to restore and raise awareness of an important biodiversity habitat, home to a range of rare species.

This project created an online database of records held by the British Red Cross on volunteers during the First World War.

Reflections On The Somme, developed and led by young people, will explore perspectives of soldiers who fought in the Battle of the Somme.

Blyth Tall Ship is establishing itself as a nationally significant maritime centre, leading the field in traditional maritime skills training.

The project involves the re-imagining of New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth.

Young people from North Tyneside found out how the First World War affected their local communities through a range of creative activities.

Young people recruited through Stockton Council’s Youth Service worked with Preston Hall Museum to research local stories relating to the First World War and shared them with the local community.

The project is identifying and recording the stories of Arctic convoy veterans.

This project brought together different generations from Irlam and Cadishead to explore stories of the peat bog of Chat Moss and how it has shaped, and continues to shape, the local identity.