Projects we’ve funded

Neglected 18th-century buildings were given a new lease of life as visitor accommodation.

A project bringing the herbaceous border of Rotten Row, Southport, back to life.

E.D.E.N. Film Productions recorded what it was like historically to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or queer (LGBTQ+) in the East Midlands.

Northamptonshire Black History Association (NBHA) worked with local volunteers to research the history of black people in Northamptonshire.

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

The Cricket Derbyshire Foundation created a visual archive to promote the heritage of cricket across Derbyshire.

The story of a historic 19th century town house is being used by a charity to help older people to broaden their horizons.

Never Going Underground: the fight for LGBT+ rights’ was an award-winning exhibition developed by LGBT+ volunteer community curators and staff at People’s History Museum in Manchester.

The restoration aimed to preserve key features of Christ Church in Ayton, North Yorkshire, while promoting community engagement.

Touching Memory created memory boxes for people with dementia that explore the everyday life of people living in Inverclyde from the 1950s to the 1980s.

St John’s Notting Hill have fully restored their organ whilst engaging their community in a programme of activities.

Developing a centre of learning within the Chapel of Rest at St Mary’s Church Wreay.