Past Success & Case Studies

Our work is helping to protect and celebrate England’s heritage, from saving historic places to supporting new skills and knowledge. Explore some of the projects and partnerships made possible with your support through the Foundation.

Preserving the historic environment

Supporting major conservation and research projects to protect, restore and better understand England’s historic buildings and sites, ensuring they can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Lady Alice Kenliss vessel, River Deben, Woodbridge, Suffolk. General view of vessel which was in service as a cargo ship then a dredger, 1867, designed by Hercules Linton (whose only other ship was the Cutty Sark) with its early iron hull. View from north east. © Historic England Archive

People and Skills

Supporting training and opportunities that equip people with the skills needed to care for England's heritage now and in the future. 

Three people using equipment in a room of disrepair.
Participants of the Heritage Building Skills Programme using specialist equipment. © Historic England

Opening up heritage

Expanding access to historic records and archives, helping more people connect with England's past. 

Archive, The Engine House, Firefly Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire Volunteer working in the archive. © Historic England/James O. Davies

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