Projects we’ve funded

Newark Castle was founded in around 1130 at the principal north-south crossing point of the River Trent.

The XARCH project was a follow-on from the National Lottery-funded Community Landscapes Project.

The Cardinal O Fiaich Memorial Library and Archive (COFLA) is a historical resource based on the papers and interests of the late Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich.

Phase two of the project focused on restoring the historic centre of Heaton Park, putting back the original character by reinstating the original landscape design and planting schemes.

This grant helped to fund the construction of a mezzanine floor in the Oriental Museum, Durham. This was designed to increase display space in the museum, allowing unseen part of the collections to be displayed.

The project focused on restoring and enhancing the late 19th century layout of Peckham Rye Park, with its formal layout of decorative bedding displays, water features and themed gardens. It also included upgrading facilities for visitors.

This grant was awarded for the restoration of the Grade II listed Southwark Park.

The project focused on a range of improvements to enhance the appearance and accessibility of Sconce and Devon Park.

Funding to acquire and preserve a 17th-centure Grade II listed cottage in Helpston near Peterborough, where the poet John Clare was born.

The grant was awarded for restoration and interpretation works to Darlow’s Farm, which joins on to the Woodwalton Fen National Nature Reserve.

The People’s History Museum in Manchester was awarded a major grant towards the expansion of the museum and consolidation into one site.

This project focused on the repair and re-use of St Francis Monastery as a conference/events centre.