Projects we’ve funded

The Out and Proud project explores and celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) histories and heritage across Greater Manchester using digital technologies.

The Great War to Race Riots project focused on Liverpool's Black history from the end of the First World War to the 1919 Toxteth race riots.

The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) championed Washington’s natural landscape through the creation of an accessible, environmentally conscious nature hide.

An extensive restoration of the lakes and rock gardens ensured that their nationally recognised collection of hardy water lilies is protected, and improved spaces have facilitated more inclusive learning for visitors.

Young people from Chesterton changed their attitude to their neighbourhood by uncovering its Roman past.

A former Grade-II listed pottery-turned-nightclub had been derelict in Newcastle-under-Lyme since 2006.

The Fire station project will help to regenerate the Sunderland city centre as part of a wider project to create a music, arts and cultural quarter

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.

The Pepperpot Project focused on the restoration and heritage of a dilapidated folly.

Funding was used by volunteers of Thurrock Local History Society to collate material for displays about the little-known achievements of Alfred Russell Wallace who was resident at The Dell in Grays Thurrock in the 19th century.

Improving the management of important marshlands in East Riding through volunteer training and traditional conservation to connect people with natural heritage.

The Mental Health, Past, Present, Future project is exploring the history of mental health treatment for young people.