Volunteering

Volunteers researched the history of the Bedford College of Physical Training and developed a film using archival material and interviews with former students.

Through this project, men and women in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia will be recalling and sharing their memories of working and living in Liverpool.

Ballintoy's hidden heritage was uncovered through the community's exploration of the archaeology of Ballintoy village and the surrounding area.

The Governor’s Residence, part of the Down County Museum, has been made accessible for all visitors, thanks to the National Lottery.

Volunteers from Newquay Rowing Club worked alongside specialist boat builders to restore three of the country’s oldest pilot gigs using traditional skills.

Volunteers explored six centuries of history through the lives of local personalities, sharing their discoveries through the ‘Woking’s Story’ display at The Lightbox.

A team of 50 volunteer bat wardens worked to increase the population of horseshoe bats in South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset through monitoring, habitat management and education.

The Rotherham Churches Tourism Initiative involved 32 local churches, most of which are listed buildings with notable heritage aspects.

A team of volunteers received training to survey, document and conserve small ancient woodlands for the benefit of local communities.

Volunteers from the Friends of Gloucestershire Archives captured, shared and celebrated the long history of Gloucester Rugby Football Club.

Volunteers from the Scottish Pipers Association researched the tunes and stories behind the Pipers of the First World War, including the iconic image of the Piper leading the soldiers into battle.

Volunteers used the Otley Museum archives to create a digital map showing the address of every person on the town’s war memorial.