Projects we’ve funded

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.

St John’s Notting Hill have fully restored their organ whilst engaging their community in a programme of activities.

Volunteers of all ages found out about Huddersfield’s sporting history during the First World War, producing a website, town trails, an exhibition, a book and new resources for primary schools.

A conservation and community project for Peterborough Cathedral, the oldest and largest building in the city.

The Dyfi 360 observatory gives people the opportunity to learn about and observe nature up close.

The transformation of Middleport Pottery saved traditional skills in danger of being lost and is sparking regeneration of the local area.

A neglected medieval parish church was inspired to create a comfortable and welcoming community hub and share their hidden treasures with a new audience.

From the architecture of Robert Adam to the fashion of Bill Gibb, Scotland has an outstanding creative heritage stretching back centuries in studio, industrial and technological design.

This three-year project aims to conserve the natural and cultural heritage of Bretton’s Ancient Woods, and the woodland heritage skills associated with their historical use.

The Green Howards Regimental museum received almost £1million to redevelop its galleries and put on a series of family activities.

Public interest in the Staffordshire Hoard has been unprecedented. A temporary display at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery attracted more than half a million visitors in 12 months.

The Battle of Bannockburn visitor centre is a joint project between the National Trust for Scotland and Historic Scotland.