Like the Heritage Fund, we do not define heritage. We ask you to tell us what you think is important and should be preserved. This can mean any of the things listed below and more:
- historic buildings
- industrial legacy
- the natural environment
- collections
- traditions
- stories
Heritage can be anything from the past that you value and want to pass on to future generations.
Examples of project ideas are:
- A heritage society wants to fund a programme of local events which celebrate themes in the Heritage Strategy. They want to present these events during the Geopark festival. They want to encourage people to learn more about our UNESCO designation.
- A youth group wants funding to buy equipment to create films celebrating lesser-known local stories. They want to help people to discover new facts about their history.
- A museum wants to create a new exhibition or buy equipment for public lectures. They want to reach audiences who have not previously visited.
- A volunteer group wants to create a new trail to explore a place that is less well known. They want to share its story with local communities. They want to encourage people to come together and be more active.
These are only suggestions. Remember the grant is available from as little as £500. This means we can support low-cost projects that are important to the area but not funded by your organisation. This is a chance for you to think creatively and plan for your 6 month project for 2025!
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