Projects we’ve funded

The four-year Chiltern Commons project came to a successful conclusion having conserved habitats and historic features on 26 areas of common land.

During 2014 The Whitworth underwent the largest physical transformation in its 125-year history with a major capital development that put sustainability at the heart of the project.

West Berkshire Council and Newbury Community Resource Centre worked with local people to revive the fortunes of a neglected river.

Disadvantaged 16-25 year olds took part in a successful training programme in dry stone walling across the North East.

One of the largest woodlands in the UK – containing native woodland of high biodiversity, recreational and scenic value – is being created in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.

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.

A neglected medieval parish church was inspired to create a comfortable and welcoming community hub and share their hidden treasures with a new audience.

This project aims to restore and raise awareness of an important biodiversity habitat, home to a range of rare species.

The Battle of Bannockburn visitor centre is a joint project between the National Trust for Scotland and Historic Scotland.

Residents from Stanhill, Oswaldtwistle have been celebrating the rich heritage of their village.

The International Anthony Burgess Foundation (IABF) celebrated the life and work of Anthony Burgess, the novelist, poet, playwright, critic and composer born in Manchester in 1917.