Projects we’ve funded

A first for the West Midlands, Chinese Lives in Birmingham was created to capture the hidden histories of Birmingham's Chinese community.

The Three Solway Churches Development Project used a Your Heritage grant to complete a series of capital works to St Michael's Church, Burgh-by-Sands.

A collection of paintings depicting nursing during the First World War was researched and exhibited, engaging the local community with this exceptional collection.

During the Second World War thousands of women joined the Women's Land Army to help the war effort and replace men who had joined the armed forces. This 18-month project enabled local people to discover one part of this story near Newcastle.

People living in Luton took a step back in time to explore what life was like during the First World War and the impact it had on people living in Luton at the time.

Supplies of Horlicks to the troops and the evocative paintings of war artist Paul Nash were just two of the discoveries in this First World War centenary project.

The Cheshire Gardens Trust led on a project to explore the fascinating history of Caldwell’s Nurseries in Knutsford.

The Afro Solo UK project documented the story of African migration into Greater Manchester during the 1920s–1960s.

100 years on, Ballymoney celebrated the Olympic marathon victory of one of its most famous sporting sons with an exhibition, public performances and workshops.

A pair of peregrine falcons inspired a community project managed by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.

Volunteers and local residents have gathered information on 1,700 local men from Tynemouth, all of whom died in the First World War.

This project focused on actively engaging local community groups and schools in Portsmouth City Council’s internationally important Conan Doyle Collection.