Inclusion

Two people in historic nursing outfits depicting Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale, holding a frame to their faces

People dressed as Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale at the Florence Nightingale Museum. Credit: Florence Nightingale Museum.

Stories

Ten stories for Women’s History Month

Explore inspiring projects we’ve funded that recognise women’s impact throughout history – and empower women to get involved in heritage today.

People look at a huge illuminated moon artwork suspended in a medium-size church

Museum of the Moon by Luke Jerram is 6m in diameter and shows the moon’s surface using stunning NASA imagery. Credit: Jenny Harper.

Stories

Discover the pioneering woman scientist who mapped the moon

Mary Blagg is being celebrated by her hometown with activities to get people interested in her story and scientific heritage.

Two people wearing Reimagine, Remake, Replay tshirts using filming equipment at an event

Reimagine, Remake, Replay is a Kick the Dust programme that ran in Northern Ireland.

Blogs

Techniques for supporting young people's wellbeing during heritage projects

How Kick the Dust projects worked to create high quality environments for participants.

05/03/2024

An older woman looks at magazines and leaflets on a table in a busy church

Churches can be thriving hubs for local communities.

News

£4.3million supports places of worship in Midlands and East of England communities

Three churches working to establish themselves as hubs for heritage and communities are receiving funding to support their plans for vital repairs and public activities.

04/03/2024

The exterior of a large church with a spire

The Church of St Mary Magdalene, Newark. Photo: Julian P Guffogg.

Projects

Reawakening St Mary Magdalene for Newark communities

St Mary Magdalene Church is undergoing a revival to transform the Grade I listed building into a vibrant community hub.

15/09/2021

Two people preparing for a party. One person is having a temporary transfer applied to their face.

Two people preparing for a party hosted by Homotopia. Photo: Mike Parry.

Projects

The Power of Holly Johnson

This project aims to explore the rich history and lasting influence of Holly Johnson and the LGBTQ+ community on the cultural fabric of Liverpool.

04/05/2023

People wear colourful clothes and hold banners and rainbow flags at Isle of Wight Pride.

Pride celebrations on the Isle of Wight. Photo: Héctor Manchego.

Stories

LGBTQ+ heritage organisations share their advice on how to run great projects

We’re proud to be supporting projects that are saving the heritage of the LGBTQ+ community and sharing these stories to build understanding and inclusion.

People look at an exhibition of LGBTQ+ people's stories

StoneCrabs Theatre held an exhibition of LGBTQ+ stories.

Projects

Out On An Island: 100 years of Isle of Wight LGBTQ+ oral histories

StoneCrabs Theatre collaborated with the community on the island’s first LGBTQ+ oral history project.

20/03/2019

A young woman walks through a moorland landscape

Walking at Divis and the Black Mountain. Credit: National Trust images/Chris Lacey.

Projects

Nature restoration and community access central to Divis and the Black Mountain transformation

Over £4.6million of heritage funding has been secured for Belfast’s largest urban green space over the past 20 years.

03/03/2020

an older man wearing blue overalls in a bicycle repair shop

Edward Ernest Etty, also known as Ted, is the focus of a cycling heritage project sharing over 70 years of his experience. Credit: Andrew Baker Photographer.

News

Celebrate your heritage champions for Heritage Treasures Day 2024

We’re kicking off our 30th birthday year by shining a spotlight on heritage leaders and people who make heritage projects possible, and we’re encouraging you to join in.

11/01/2024

Four people play musical instruments including the drums and guitar in front of memorabilia from the Punk era

Punk: Rage & Revolution takes home the England Project of the Year Award. Credit: Alex Wilkinson Media.

News

Success for heritage projects in the National Lottery Awards

Leaders from six projects we’ve funded have taken home a prize this year.

23/10/2023

3) A visitor using a mobility scooter in the Wellbeing Garden at RHS Garden Wisley

The Wellbeing Garden is one of the many spaces with improved accessibility at RHS Garden Wisley. Photo: Helen Yates. Courtesy of RHS Garden Wisley.

Stories

RHS Garden Wisley elevates accessibility and participation through collaborative initiatives

Wisley set out to increase the physical accessibility of their spaces, but with commitment and help from partners their journey led them down a much more ambitious path.

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