Projects we’ve funded

In a programme of community projects, local people will come together to showcase what makes Leeds a city to be truly proud of.

The South Cliff Gardens project re-established the Grade II registered gardens, reconnecting coastal communities to their rich heritage.

This project used heritage as a lens to engage a wider range of people, while developing skills in research, financial planning, personal care and wellbeing.

The Storm Tower at Compass Point had to be moved 100 metres inland due to the impact of climate change and coastal erosion.

The project resulted in an exhibition to explore, celebrate and understand the heritage of the Chinese community in London’s Chinatown from the 1960s.

Community memories were gathered and shared to celebrate the centenary of England's oldest purpose-built social housing estate, Mile Cross in Norwich.

A new community heritage museum has opened at the Gasyard Centre in Spring 2024.

Having never been open to the public before, West Horsely Place provides a brand-new heritage offer created in collaboration with local communities.

A new short film will share the story of the world’s first black professional footballer and the first official fastest man on the planet.

The names of the individuals on the Bo'ness War Memorial will be brought to life through the memories of the town's community.

Linen Biennale celebrates the versatility and beauty of linen with a packed events programme bringing people together to share skills and reimagine the fabric’s future.

The Giz a Job project will support a group of volunteers to produce an in-depth ‘people’s history’ of the iconic march and the right to work movement.