Projects
Kimjang, Making and Sharing Kimchi
The practices of a UNESCO-recognised Korean tradition were recorded and preserved for the future and celebrated with the wider community.
Projects we’ve funded
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An event at Newham Chinese Association. Photo: Newham Chinese Association.
Projects
Malaysian Angels of the NHS
Newham Chinese Association are gathering oral histories of 20 Malaysian nurses who arrived to the UK to work for the NHS from the 1950s onwards.
School pupils learned about the Second World War as part of outreach activities at The Hold.
Projects
A state-of-the-art home for the Suffolk Archives collections at The Hold
A flagship heritage building equipped with the latest technology and facilities, The Hold is enabling people to learn more about their heritage.
Caroline Clark, The National Lottery Heritage Fund Director for Scotland (centre) with Cllr Susan Aitken, Leader of Glasgow City Council, and representatives of Glasgow Meat Market Regeneration CIC.
Projects
A thriving community hub is taking shape at Glasgow's Meat Market
Regeneration plans for Glasgow’s former East End Meat Market to become a thriving hub for community, sport and local business have been given a huge boost with the announcement of £2.3million of National Lottery support.
A Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways locomotive.
Projects
Preserving railway heritage and building the future of Boston Lodge
Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways’ Boston Lodge Project is keeping the stories, buildings and skills of the heritage railway alive for future generations.
Members of the Inclusive Arts Committee. Credit: This New Ground.
Projects
Groundwork: sharing the untold stories of people with learning disabilities
This New Ground is supporting people with learning disabilities in Portsmouth to make their voices heard through oral history.
Britannia in Exeter harbour. Credit: Britannia Sailing Trust.
Projects
Britannia 1915 - Relaunch
Britannia Sailing Trust is keeping maritime heritage alive by restoring a 100-year old ship and paving the way for future boatbuilders.
Project participants enjoying their allotment. Credit: The Birmingham Allotment Project.
Projects
Wotta Lotta Culture – The Birmingham Allotment Project
This oral history project has celebrated the communities at the heart of the ‘allotment capital’ of the UK.
Billy Meredith's cap from the Scotland vs Wales match in 1910. Credit: Wrexham Museum.
Projects
A Museum of Two Halves: Wrexham celebrates football and community heritage
Wrexham’s museum is bringing football heritage back to its historic home in Wales thanks to a £2.7million award.
Townsend Street Church in Belfast.
Projects
Ulster Orchestra transforming Townsend Street Church into music and heritage centre
A landmark church, former school and memorial hall in Belfast will be restored and become the Ulster Orchestra’s new permanent home.
In-person and online activities will bring people together to share memories of the club’s past. Photo: Club Kali Network.
Projects
Where East meets West: Celebrating South-Asian LGBTQ+ Heritage through Club Kali Network
We’re helping the UK’s first safe space for LGBTQ+ people of South Asian heritage to preserve and showcase their history dating back to 1995.
In Lochnell Mine visitors can experience how Wanlockhead's miners worked.
Projects
Lead turns Gold! The Museum of Lead Mining is 50
Situated at the top of the Mennock Pass the museum is a hub for information, equipment and permits for gold panning in the area.