Minder Kaur Athwal, a trustee at the Digital Skills for Heritage-supported Heritage Trust Network. Credit: Sarah Hayes.
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Full steam ahead for Merseyside ship following emergency grant
Built in 1913, Steam Tug Kerne served as a Royal Navy ship in the First World War and is the only remaining operational steam tug of her type in the UK. But the sudden hit of coronavirus (COVID-19) meant the Kerne’s days on the water were numbered. Since her retirement as a working vessel, this coal
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Emergency funds help protect treasured Mourne landscape
National Lottery funding will help Mourne Heritage Trust protect the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as it receives unprecedented number of visitors.
Stories
Liverpool’s black history kept alive thanks to emergency funding
A vital Liverpool organisation has avoided closure and is continuing to share the diverse stories of the city's past.
Blogs
Black and brown faces in green spaces
Since the age of 12, I have been fascinated by natural landscapes, rocks and the stories they can tell us about the history of our Earth.
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Virtual book club celebrates Punjabi heritage
We explore how National Lottery funding helped the United Kingdom Punjab Heritage Association (UKPHA) adapt to lockdown and launch an award-winning virtual book club.
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Digital Skills for Heritage receives funding boost
£1million Government funding for digital skills initiative will enable us to further support the heritage sector's recovery. Our Head of Digital Policy, Josie Fraser, explains.
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Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft: adapting in difficult times
Now open again, Ditchling Museum of Art + Craft discovered new ways to engage communities and increase resilience during lockdown.
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The Nishkam Centre: building heritage for future generations
The Birmingham organisation is using National Lottery funding and 'selfless service' to record stories and support communities.
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Marking a milestone in the heritage sector's recovery
I believe and sincerely hope that today marks a key milestone in the heritage sector’s recovery from the hardships and tests it has faced as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. In partnership with our colleagues at Historic England, we are delivering the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage
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New £92million Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage launches
Applications are now open for the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage, which will help heritage organisations recover from the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Partners and pioneers – building back after the pandemic
Town centres are struggling – after the pandemic, innovative partnerships and investment in heritage can help them flourish again.