Projects we’ve funded

The project focused on historic building repair work to Durham Heritage Centre, a Grade II* listed former church.

The Dearne Valley sums up the character of Yorkshire, with a strong mix of industry and beautiful landscapes and its people who have lived and worked in the area for generations.

This landscape-scale project is conserving and interpreting the valued habitats and active industrial heritage of the Inner Forth area.

There is a hidden world tucked under the mighty peak of Ingleborough that gives clues to the people who have lived and cared for it for thousands of years.

This £4.4million landscape partnership scheme has worked to restore lost habitats, develop skills and inspire young people to champion and look after the New Forest.

Loughgall Estate has been in the ownership of the Department of Agriculture since the 1950s and has been used as a centre of horticultural research.

This project focused on refurbishing the Durham Light Infantry Museum building and renewing its displays.

Many more visitors are now able to visit the historic site of the 1403 Battle of Shrewsbury after work to improve visitor access.

The construction of a demonstration light railway has preserved vital engineering skills, and helped young people get in touch with their heritage.

Sunderland’s 600-year-old ship building heritage is celebrated by the enthusiastic volunteers of Sunderland Maritime Heritage (SMH).

A £2.7million grant scheme in Keighley is transforming the Yorkshire market town, through a mix of streetscape and building improvements, and reminding visitors and locals of its proud heritage.

The Pontypool Townscape Heritage Initiative is contributing to Torfaen County Borough Council’s regeneration strategy and vision for Pontypool town centre.