Projects we’ve funded

Major works were required to save this building, a rare surviving example of Romantic architecture which was damaged by fire in the 1960s.

The famous half-marathon’s social history and cultural impact was documented for the first time in a major exhibition that marked the event’s 30th anniversary.

The project will identify and record, interpret and explain the history of West African textiles designed and produced by ABC Wax in Manchester from 1900’s until the present day.

Edinburgh Printmakers looked into the redevelopment of the Castle Mill Works and drew up an activity plan involving the local community.

Volunteers worked with visually impaired people to develop audio-guided walks and tactile interpretation panels to open up the heritage of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal to new audiences.

A 350-year-old community celebration was documented in full detail to provide a greater understanding of the event’s history, and preserve the tradition for future generations.

The project built on the interest generated through the opening of a new chocolate attraction in York, and a successful pilot project that used postcards to collect memories from those who benefited from the Rowntree legacy.

The memories of Chatham Port Division veterans from the Second World War were recorded and interpreted for future generations.

Young people revealed the personal histories of Belton House Machine Gun Corps training camp.

The Friends of the Anglesey Red Squirrel Trust helped to safeguard this isolated red squirrel population and encouraged people to help prevent its future extinction on the island.

This project ensured that the social history of Graylingwell Hospital was captured as the building was redeveloped into residential housing.