Projects we’ve funded
Heritage can be anything from the past that you value and want to pass on to future generations.
Explore some of the inspiring projects we’ve funded and help inform your own application.
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- discover the breadth of heritage we fund
- find projects similar to your own application idea
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How a derelict building on Bangor’s seafront became Northern Ireland’s newest venue
Thanks to overwhelming community support, Open House turned a former bank and court house in Bangor into a contemporary music venue, saving it from dereliction.

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Sense’s project blossoms in National Trust gardens
‘Internal Gardens’ used wearable technology to help people with complex disabilities create tactile connections with natural heritage.

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Bristol Beacon reopens after five-year transformational project
Located in the heart of the city centre, the project has cemented Bristol Beacon as one of Europe’s flagship cultural and arts venues.

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The Lock-Up: Unlocking History at West Midlands Police Museum
Our funding has enabled the museum to move into a Victorian custody block, the last of its kind in the country.

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Hibiscus Rising: celebrating cultural heritage inspired by the legacy of David Oluwale
A community engagement programme will accompany a public artwork, Hibiscus Rising, created by Yinka Shonibare CBE RA to honour David Oluwale.

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Exploring the life of Delia Derbyshire and her connection to Cumbria
This project looks at electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire’s time in Gilsland and her influence on the community during the 1970s.

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Delia Derbyshire Day: a celebration of an electronic music pioneer
This project is engaging young people with the unique heritage of early electronic music by marking 60 years of Doctor Who.

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Deliaphonic: a symphony of heritage and creativity
The Tin Music and Arts marked the 80th anniversary year of Delia Derbyshire with a celebration in her home city of Coventry.