Projects we’ve funded

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.

The Hastings local community came together to help restore and transform the historic Hastings Pier.

The World Conservation and Exhibitions Centre (WCEC) at the British Museum was launched in 2014 to help the museum care for the most fragile parts of its collections.

A Havant stream rich in local history was the focus of a local community project with outdoor activities, leisure and educational events.

This is a volunteer-led project focused on restoring a derelict section of the historic Monmouthshire and Brecon canal in Cymbran.

Sheffield’s long association with industry and trades is epitomised at the important site of Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet. The site has been restored to its former glory with improved interactive interpretation to share its fascinating story more widely.

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.