Projects we’ve funded

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.

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.

Walthamstow Wetlands has been redefined as London’s largest urban wetland nature reserve.

Families are now able to step back into the world of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert’s children at Osborne on the Isle of Wight.

This Mencap Cymru project captured the history and nature of friendships and relationships experienced by people with a learning disability in Wales.

This 3-year project, launched in the 2018 Welsh Year of the Sea, is using pioneering interpretation and events to engage and excite people about life in the seas off the coast of Wales.

Disadvantaged 16-25 year olds took part in a successful training programme in dry stone walling across the North East.

Lancaster Priory acquired a historic organ and held a series of public activities.

The 18th-century, Grade II* listed building has been completely refurbished, revealing many of the original Georgian features for the first time.