Projects we’ve funded

Volunteer researchers helped uncover the true stories behind the successful Horse at War 1914-18 exhibition at The Lightbox in Woking.

Led by Coedpoeth Community Council, this project was designed to discover more about the names listed on Coedpoeth War Memorial and restore the War Memorial Park gates.

Exploring the history of people who objected to fighting in the First World War and telling their stories through an exhibition and educational resources.

Women from Small Heath, Birmingham came together to learn more about the little-known story of female factory workers in the First World War.

This 12-month project focused on the hidden histories of women in the First World War. It marked the Centenary of 1915 – the year when women were first actively encouraged to undertake work traditionally performed by men.

Communities from Peckham came together to recreate a photograph of war horses destined for the Western Front.

First World War LGBT project looking at the lives of women working on stage in male roles.

This project focused on conserving Melton Old Church’s nationally important collection of 10 First World War grave markers while helping people connect with the heritage of the village during the conflict.

This project explores the diary of Jack Pulman, a first-hand account of life as an overseas serviceman during the First World War.

This project focused on repairing the parapet of the only surviving medieval church in March, Cambridgeshire.

This project carried out vital repairs to a fire-damaged medieval church and community engagement activities shared the story of its history.

This project saw the restoration of the windows, nave and transept of St Andrew’s Church in Sunderland and opening it to a wider audience.