Projects we’ve funded

The ancient woodland of Frithy Wood was in decline as a natural habitat until the Green Light Trust received a grant to purchase and restore it to its original condition.

The Patrick Geddes Centre has opened in Riddle Court, in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town, to provide an educational programme based on Sir Patrick Geddes’ approach to learning.

One of the largest woodlands in the UK – containing native woodland of high biodiversity, recreational and scenic value – is being created in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.

The York Museums and Gallery Trust transformed the upper floors of a Grade I listed prison building into exhibition space and introduced an ambitious four year programme about the First World War.

Phase I of the conservation of the Painted Hall saw the west wall and upper hall ceiling restored to their former glory.

Kent Orchards for Everyone has brought together the local community and orchard experts to help restore and conserve 13 traditional orchards, saving this important natural heritage for the future.

Durham Cathedral is undertaking a project called Open Treasure – a major development that will transform the way in which the cathedral buildings are experienced, understood and used, both as working buildings and to the benefit of those who visit.

Rescued from the Sea aimed to excavate and rescue what is left of the Bronze Age cemetery site, and underlying Neolithic and Mesolithic deposits, at Low Hauxley, Northumberland before they are eroded into the sea.

The project sought to prevent the extinction of the globally endangered freshwater pearl mussel, through an innovative conservation process.

A partnership project to improve wellbeing for participants in an innovative volunteering programme in Manchester.

Local Sheffield woodlands conserved and consolidated for the benefit of local communities and wildlife.

Taking inspiration from the number five bus route, Sampad documented the heritage of communities living in the culturally-rich suburbs of Birmingham.