Projects we’ve funded

Bread in Common explored 2,000 years of Newcastle baking traditions, from wartime loaves made from potato to the arrival of new breads from Poland and the Middle East.

A Nottinghamshire community has been encouraged to explore, appreciate and care for local woodland in need of maintenance.

A Grade 2* listed windmill at Mayfield in East Sussex has been saved and restored as a local landmark visible for miles.

Beyond Graffiti taught stone working skills and local history awareness to a new generation of craftsmen to safeguard the future of Kirklees’ waymarkers.

Communities across Hertfordshire explored their county’s experience of the First World War, engaging the public by creating an exhibition and website.

A programme of creative and cultural activities will celebrate the late electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire’s 80th anniversary year.

Local people investigated how the conflict in Europe affected the community of Basildon in 1916.

Pride in the Past explores and celebrates the LGBTQ+ heritage and archaeology of the city of Chester.

The restoration of St. Mary's Church, a listed building in the Forest of Bowland, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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

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

The Cathedral of St Ninian belongs to the Scottish Episcopal Church. Designed by William Butterfield it was the first Cathedral to be built in the UK after the Reformation.