Projects we’ve funded

Young people from Fareham researched and curated an exhibition exploring the relationship between technology and teenagers since the 1960s.

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.

The Parish Church Council (PCC) carried out an ambitious programme of repairs and activities that created space for more people to use St Andrew's church and learn about its history.

Through a series of new exhibitions, The Road Ahead project retold the story of British motor manufacturing and its importance to the people of the West Midlands.

Thirty years after the 1984-5 miners' strike, North Staffs Miners’ Wives Action Group collected and shared the memories of local people.

The University of Sussex’s Mass Education project inspired a range of people from local schools and communities to engage with a unique social history resource.

Stockwood Craft Museum was transformed into a community-oriented discovery centre.

The memories and life stories of the people who built and defined the character of London's Chinatown were captured and shared with younger generations.

Young people from Midland Actors Theatre joined the Library of Birmingham to explore and share the 160-year history of New Street Station.

The acquisition of Abbots Hall Farm showed a new approach to managing the coastline in the face of climate change and rising sea levels, while also benefiting nature and people.

The National Trust welcomed local families to four London properties and trained volunteers and staff to make them feel welcome.

Primary schools explored the customs and traditional stories of the Fens and shared their learning through art, performance, music, exhibitions and publications.