Projects we’ve funded

The origins of surfing in Britain - and the role of a Cornish surf life saving club in the sport's development - was digitally documented and preserved in this project.

This intergenerational project explored links between work and leisure, focusing on the Rotherham mining industry and football club, during the 1940s and 1950s.

This project told the story of the UK's first professional black footballer, with free educational resources exploring Arthur Wharton's heritage.

The Great War to Race Riots project focused on Liverpool's Black history from the end of the First World War to the 1919 Toxteth race riots.

Young people recorded stories of their successful Birmingham hockey club, the Barford Tigers, to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

The Kennet and Avon canal benefited from one of our biggest grants - £25million - to restore and protect the 200-year-old waterway.

The Scottish Waterways Trust’s Canal College project helped young people and their local canal heritage.

A historic, disused canal wharf in Burnley’s Weavers Triangle conservation area is being rescued and restored by the Canal & River Trust.

Volunteers have revitalised and restored Scarborough's cemetery for local communities to discover the stories of those buried there.

The Friends of Raikes Road Burial Ground reconnected people with the wildlife and local stories housed in the burial ground.

Chevin Forest Park’s fascinating stories are being told through heritage trails, spotters’ guides, podcasts and their interactive website.

The Friends of Churchfield, Denby Dale have created a wildlife haven and public amenity on their doorstep.