Projects we’ve funded

Our £780,800 grant will help restore a famous main-line steam locomotive based on the Keighley and the Worth Valley Railway.

The Machars – a 20 mile long peninsula in the south-west of Scotland – is a treasure trove for archaeologists and historians of every period.

The four-year Chiltern Commons project came to a successful conclusion having conserved habitats and historic features on 26 areas of common land.

To see impressive giant redwood trees or 200 varieties of alpine plants, the people of Yorkshire can either take a plane to California and the Alps or they can visit Whinfell Quarry Gardens.

This project explored the period between World Wars in Aylesbury through research and interviewing locals about their experiences.

York Gate Gardens is supporting volunteers to interpret the history of the Arts and Crafts-style garden for the benefit of visitors.

This project generated interest from the Canvey Island community and artists alike by creating a mural of the 1953 flood that affected the area.

Providing a rare insight into the history of British aviation at Filton, the Bristol Aerospace Centre project tells the story of one of the birthplaces of aviation in Britain.

In just four years, Blyth Tall Ship grew from a germ of an idea and a patch of derelict quayside land, to an inspiring start-up business supporting boatbuilding skills.

Queer Britain created an online film archive featuring women who have made a difference.

This project is exploring the impact of the First World War on the people of Broadland, from the perspectives of the men who went to war and those who remained at home.

The Anglo Polish Society created a touring exhibition, book and archive of reminiscences to raise awareness of the importance of Polish culture and heritage to Bristol’s diverse community.