Meet the funders
PREVIOUSLY-FUNDED PROJECTS
Colyton Grammar School, Colyton, Devon (816 pupils): Pupils researched the heritage of the First World War and explored local links. This culminated in a whole-school event which included guest speakers, workshops, and lessons covering topics such as the power of propaganda posters, the music and animals of the First World War, and French and German perspectives on the conflict. Children also looked at their own family connections. The day concluded with a concert featuring students from the school and Sidmouth Town Band. This was all funded by a grant of £3,300 from the First World War: Then and Now programme.
(or notorious!) local characters.’ ‘When children have the
history, they bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm, and explore new ‘The projects we fund provide experiences that develop everything First World War: Then and Now
offers £3,000-£10,000 to projects that explore, conserve and share the heritage of the First World War, while Young Roots awards between £10,000 and £50,000 to youth-led projects across the UK. Both schemes accept funding requests on an ongoing basis, but applicants
experiences were shared via a blog and through social media channels. The project was also featured on BBC Radio West Midlands and some pupils were interviewed on the TNT website. The project had a massive impact in
raising the profile of the Birmingham suffrage campaign and the city’s contribution to gaining votes for women, as well as raising the profile of Birmingham Archives and Heritage’s collection amongst pupils. Through their involvement with the project, students were able to improve their confidence, develop their investigative skills, and create links to important aspects of
Broadfield Specialist School, Accrington, Lancs (1,389 pupils): A grant of £9,100 helped pupils discover what life was like for children when family members went off to fight. The project focussed on Lancashire residents: the impact of the absence of relatives, the food they ate, the games they played, and the clothes they wore. Pupils also
a decision. To apply, schools must submit an online application with details about their project. For applications for £10,000 or more, Project Enquiry Form before full applications are submitted – those that submit a PEF have a higher success rate than those that don’t. ‘When we read your application,
their heritage. When asked what she would take from the project, one student replied ‘dignity’ and expressed how proud she is to be a woman.
learned what life was like for German people who lived and owned businesses in Accrington. As well as visiting the Imperial War Museum North and Blackburn Museum, the students created an exhibition of their findings at the Haworth Art Gallery, and created and starred in a film.
Victoria Park Primary Academy, Smethwick, West Midlands (450 pupils): This school was awarded £9,700 from the Sharing Heritage programme, to fund the ‘Memories of Spice from Smethwick’ project. Students set out to capture memories from local people who had migrated to the town from other countries. They researched how the use of spices has shaped cultural traditions, festivals, ceremonies, cooking, and costumes. Pupils visited the East End Foods factory in Birmingham, where many different spices are prepared and packaged, as well as Smethwick’s Sallop Drive Market Garden, where spices have been cultivated for over 50 years. The children created a ‘Spice Map’ to chart their findings.
we will consider whether the project is relevant to heritage in the UK and what it aims to achieve,’ explains good value for money, and shows that it will be well managed and community has a good chance of being successful. It also needs to be that you are capable of carrying out the project. We encourage schools can be augmented through other funding sources such as Pupil from our grants enquiry line, or If your application is successful,
evaluation form after the completion of your project, with details of how the money was used and what you have achieved as a result.
For more information on funding and initiatives from Heritage Lottery Fund, go to
hlf.org.uk.
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