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Rossendale Footwear Heritage

Workers of Rossendale Valley’s shoe manufacturing industry

Projects

… but little known history of footwear manufacturing is now being shared for the first time with a wide and diverse audience. The IT Zone is a small CIC that provides IT training and skills programming for unemployed and older people. Its …

Application help notes: Heritage Innovation Fund

Publications

… challenge area. Extra support We will be holding webinars and workshops to help you apply. Find out more about these … start a new application form Click Start a New Application and select Grants of £10,000 to £250,000. Click Start a New … support programme.   Why does your project need to happen now?  Tell us about the most pressing workforce-related …

How volunteers are powering a historic railway

A group of people in high-vis standing around a table converted from an old railway wagon
A behind the scenes tour of the newly renovated Boston Lodge. Credit: Chris Parry.

Stories

… 05/06/2025 Boston Lodge shows that investing in people and skills can inspire visitors, boost volunteering and … we needed a plan for seeing those relationships through. “Now if someone goes for a ride on one of our trains, from the … Lodge tour where they’ll learn from other volunteers. Then, if at the end of it they think ‘yeah, I want to become …

Abingdon Abbey buildings – a heritage asset at the heart of the community

Abingdon Abbey building lit up at dusk
Abingdon Abbey at night. Credit: The Friends of Abingdon Abbey Buildings Trust.

Projects

… space, though currently they can’t operate all year round and aren’t accessible.  Supported by a £4million grant, The … years to create welcoming spaces for Abingdon residents now and in the future. It’s our turn to save them once more. …

Green Valley Conservation and Heritage Project

Three children hold tomatoes to their noses

Projects

… Green Valley Conservation and Heritage Project National Lottery Grants for Heritage – … transformed into a community garden full of people, nature and wildlife – and is now the perfect place for boosting mental health. Running …

Roundhouse Birmingham: historical discovery, outdoor activities and urban enterprise

Round building with canal in foreground
Credit: Ross Jukes

Projects

… Birmingham: historical discovery, outdoor activities and urban enterprise Credit: Ross Jukes Heritage Enterprise … Applicant Roundhouse Birmingham (Canal & River Trust and National Trust) Award Given £2989000 This iconic building has been brought back to life and is now inviting people to #SeeTheCityDifferently. The ambition …

Llwyn Celyn features in Channel 4 series

Llwyn Celyn
Llwyn Celyn

News

… a rare 15th-century building in the Black Mountains – and now, medieval manor Llwyn Celyn is set to feature on a brand new Channel 4 programme exploring its past and restoration. The Restoring Britain’s Landmarks series …

England, London & South: delegated decisions January 2025

Publications

… The Iris Project Project description: To develop a new and permanent exhibition area within the Rumble Museum at Cheney School. Curated by students and the wider community, it will tell the stories of local … and usable by the local community and its visitors, now and for the future. Decision: Award grant of £58,213   …

Calanas – transforming textile traditions

Working at the wool mill
Uist Wool now has a skilled group of people, living locally in Uist

Projects

… Calanas – transforming textile traditions Uist Wool now has a skilled group of people, living locally in Uist Our … now a vibrant hub of economic activity, skills development and a centre that celebrates the wool-producing heritage of the region. Uist Wool is a Scottish charity and Community Benefit Company based on the principles of …

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