Projects we’ve funded

The famous half-marathon’s social history and cultural impact was documented for the first time in a major exhibition that marked the event’s 30th anniversary.

This three-year project recorded the oral histories of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland's LGBTQ+ communities, from before partial decriminalisation in 1967 to the present day.

The restoration aimed to preserve key features of Christ Church in Ayton, North Yorkshire, while promoting community engagement.

The Yemeni Roots project captured the story of the Yemeni community in Eccles through a variety of oral history interviews, reminiscence work and creative art.

From Ghana-born Arthur Wharton in the 1880s to Togolese Spurs star Emmanuel Adebayor, African footballers have been bringing their incredible skills to the UK's professional football leagues for nearly 130 years.

Longstone Local History Group carried out further archaeological work on an Iron Age Hill Fort near Bakewell, covering the full extent of Fin Cop.

Repairing the Grade I Church of St Nicholas, and restoring and relocating a 17th century monument, provided the impetus for a new interpretation and activity programme. This involved many young people and adults from the village and further afield.

In 2009, Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust used an HLF grant to help protect the ospreys on the Cors Dyfi reserve.

Yorkshire locations for artworks by famous British painter Joseph Turner were brought to life through an interactive Turner Trail.

This project brought together different generations from Irlam and Cadishead to explore stories of the peat bog of Chat Moss and how it has shaped, and continues to shape, the local identity.

The restoration of a rare set of chiming bells hung in 1925 in memory of 197 local heroes connected to the Memorial Community Church in Plaistow, London.

Sharing stories of families and the community in Dorset during 1944 as they prepared for the D-Day landings in France.