Projects we’ve funded

The hidden history of the Caribbean’s contribution to the British war effort during the First World War was revealed thanks to this project.

The Forgotten Soldiers project explores the contribution Muslim soldiers made towards British war efforts during the First and Second World Wars.

The Out of the Shadows project aims to examine the impact of the First World War on colonised countries, including the British West Indies, German and British East Africa, and Nigeria.

Designed to connect learning disabled people with their heritage, this project delivered a training programme, website and exhibition, sharing the social history of learning disability in an accessible way.

Volunteers recorded residents' memories to create a trail around their local park

The project offers people experiencing mental health problems, particularly depression and anxiety, the opportunity to connect creatively with heritage.

Kingussie Parish Church have restored their historic pipe organ, bringing it back to its original operational condition.

The history of the pioneers of Birmingham’s Bangladeshi-owned ‘Indian’ restaurants was uncovered and shared through an immersive exhibition, events, website and book.

Never Going Underground: the fight for LGBT+ rights’ was an award-winning exhibition developed by LGBT+ volunteer community curators and staff at People’s History Museum in Manchester.

This project made the work of black, feminist, gay filmmaker Sandi Hughes available online and in the Liverpool Record Office.

This project is exploring the histories and traditions of drag as part of Manchester’s rich LGBT+ heritage.

YouthLink Scotland worked with five youth groups to celebrate Scotland’s forgotten women and research the achievements of influential women in their communities.