Volunteering

Thirty years after the 1984-5 miners' strike, North Staffs Miners’ Wives Action Group collected and shared the memories of local people.

Volunteers explored and shared nine decades of history through Hadleigh and Thundersley Community Archive’s All Our Stories project.

The Out and Proud project explores and celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) histories and heritage across Greater Manchester using digital technologies.

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.

An extensive restoration of the lakes and rock gardens ensured that their nationally recognised collection of hardy water lilies is protected, and improved spaces have facilitated more inclusive learning for visitors.

Improving the management of important marshlands in East Riding through volunteer training and traditional conservation to connect people with natural heritage.

Our grant helped to restore the churchyard of St Matthew's Church in Lightcliffe.

Refugees and asylum seekers in Glasgow explored the experiences of Belgian refugees during the First World War.

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

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

Young people from British African and Caribbean backgrounds looked at the role of black people who served on behalf of both the Allied and Central powers during the First World War.

A History of Newport Cricket Club and the historic Rodney Parade Ground project shared the history of a locally important County Cricket ground.