Projects we’ve funded

The hidden history of the Caribbean’s contribution to the British war effort during the First World War was revealed thanks to this project.

Young people investigated the medical developments from the First World War and the impact they have on their lives today.

A project to enhance the visitor experience of one of the few remaining London Southwest Region signal boxes was achieved with wide ranging support from the local community.

The role of spices in shaping local culture, cuisine and customs has been captured thanks to a community history project in Smethwick, Sandwell in the West Midlands.

This citizen science project involved local people collecting vital information on upland peat landscapes while learning habitat monitoring skills.

This project explored the lesser-known story of the black contribution to the First World War.

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.

Oakham Castle has reopened its doors to the public following a project to restore and improve the 12th-century building.

Walthamstow Wetlands has been redefined as London’s largest urban wetland nature reserve.

Diss Town Council led on a project to regenerate the town’s Heritage Triangle, with the historic Corn Hall at its centre.

Communities explored the impact and legacy of the First World War, the Battle of the Somme and the Easter Rising by creating two exhibitions.