Projects we’ve funded

A project bringing the herbaceous border of Rotten Row, Southport, back to life.

The Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar (the local authority for the Western Isles) aimed to restore key buildings and revitalise an outstanding conservation area in the heart of Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.

The project focused on repairing buildings and improving Ingram Street and Trongate in Merchant City.

Focusing on the central historic core of Richhill in Co. Armagh, this project aimed to initiate the social and economic regeneration of the village.

It was a lucky quirk of fate that Chapeltown missed the 1990s’ housing boom because it meant that the original Victorian and Edwardian buildings were left standing to be ripe for restoration as part of a £802,000 project to inject new life into the area.

This scheme focused on regenerating Govan Cross by repairing and restoring the area’s historic features and buildings.

Orkney Islands Council carried out an extensive programme of work to preserve and enhance the unique character of the area, helping to promote economic growth through investment in the built heritage.

A £2.7million grant scheme in Keighley is transforming the Yorkshire market town, through a mix of streetscape and building improvements, and reminding visitors and locals of its proud heritage.

The Pontypool Townscape Heritage Initiative is contributing to Torfaen County Borough Council’s regeneration strategy and vision for Pontypool town centre.

The historic commercial core of the once flourishing town of Bridgend is to be further conserved and redeveloped as part of an ongoing initiative to drive forward economic and social regeneration.

Bedford High Street is in a designated conservation area, but before our grant for the restoration of some of its historic buildings, it was looking shabby and unloved.

Through a combination of funding from Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Worcestershire County Council, Bromsgrove District Council is enabling a range of repairs and conservation works to regain Bromsgrove's historic character.