Projects we’ve funded

Protection of the marine environment received a huge boost along the South East England coastline.

The history of Chinese migrants in Reading, so far undocumented, is now available to all thanks to a heritage project spanning multiple generations.

A hidden treasury of internationally important documents about Baptist history has been unlocked to the benefit of historians and researchers.

A student-led project created a mobile phone app that updates a Jane Austen walking trail in Hampshire to mark 200 years since the author’s death.

The project offers people experiencing mental health problems, particularly depression and anxiety, the opportunity to connect creatively with heritage.

This project celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the formation of the Peace Hospice Care Charity.

Pupils at North Primary School discovered and shared the stories of former students who fought during the First World War through two HLF-supported projects.

Restored Victorian Railway station brought to life through vibrant education programme and improved interpretation to connect with local communities.

Friends of Bowling Park have developed and trained their members to protect the park for the future.

Mid Pennine Arts (MPA) is looking back through their archives to help celebrate its 50th anniversary.

Residents from Stanhill, Oswaldtwistle have been celebrating the rich heritage of their village.

A neglected medieval parish church was inspired to create a comfortable and welcoming community hub and share their hidden treasures with a new audience.