What is heritage……? Is it an old castle….or a local swimming pool? Is it a book about Queen Elizabeth…or recordings of women talking about coming to Manchester from Jamaica, in the 60s? Is it a Roman serving bowl in a cabinet in a museum….or Sarah’s gran’s recipe for Manchester tart, that she got from her grandmother?

A broad view of heritage Historic buildings Archaeological sites Collections Places and objects linked to industrial, maritime and transport history Natural and designed landscapes Wildlife

People’s memories and experiences Histories of people and communities Histories of places and events Languages and dialects Cultural traditions A broad view of heritage

Grant programmes Sharing Heritage (£3,000 - £10,000) First World War: Then and Now (£3,000 - £10,000) Our Heritage (£3,000 - £100,000) Young Roots (£3,000 - £50,000) Heritage Grants (over £100,000)...plus others – see our website

Outcomes for heritage –better managed –in better condition –better interpreted and explained –identified/recorded Outcomes for people –developed skills –learnt about heritage –changed attitudes or behaviour –had an enjoyable experience –volunteered time Outcomes for communities –environmental impacts reduced –more / wider range of people engaged with heritage –local community a better place to live, work or visit –economy boosted –organisation more resilient

This could include: Projects which conserve a building or object Projects which record people ’ s memories A project which is around passing on traditions A project which tells the story of your heritage through interpretation What difference will your project make for heritage?

What difference will your project make for people? This could include: Projects which encourage people to be trained in new skills Projects which have created volunteering opportunities Projects which set up a new Friends group Projects which provide information to help people learn about the heritage Projects which give people an enjoyable experience

What difference will your project make for communities? This could include: Projects which have created activities for new and existing audiences Projects which make your local area a better place to live, work or visit

Who Can Apply? Public or not-for-profit organisations such as: Community or voluntary groups Local authorities Other public sector organisations Parish Councils Charities All organisations must have a constitution / set of rules and a bank account

Things to think about when planning a project Does the project have a clear heritage focus clear? Is the heritage important and who is it important to? Have specific audiences been identified? Is there a need and demand for your project? Does your project offer good value for money?

Your Heritage case study 1 Title: The Distance We Have Travelled Applicant: Ahmed Iqbal Ullah Education Trust Grant Awarded: £45,000 Carried out 44 oral histories with Kurdish, Somali and Afghan refugee communities in Manchester, to capture their experiences of fleeing their own countries and settling in the UK Created a publicly accessible archive as a study resource Produced an exhibition and education learning pack

Your Heritage case study 2 Title: Montserrations Life in Preston Applicant: Preston Montserrat and Friends Association Grant Awarded: £9,100 Gathered stories and memories about life in Montserrat and moving to the UK Ran handicraft workshops to produce traditional items which featured in local exhibitions and were on display during Preston Guild’s 2012 procession Produced a DVD and leaflets

What we can fund Up to 100% of project costs Sessional or temporary staff Equipment and materials Training for staff and volunteers Travel Expenses Costs of producing learning materials Direct overheads Full cost recovery

Projects that do not focus on heritage Work that has already started Work or services that are part of the core activities or responsibility of your organisation Travel abroad Salaries of existing staff We can not fund…….

Project enquiry service Not part of the application process Initial project proposal / idea HLF development team provide feedback

Maya Sharma Development Officer