Land of Oak & Iron Heritage Centre
The Land of Oak & Iron (LOI) focuses on the Derwent Valley and the surrounding area. It follows the River Derwent from: Derwent Reservoir to the River Tyne.
Projects
We support thousands of projects every year, providing the practical help people need to improve their communities and their own circumstances. Browse the projects below or use the filters to explore how our services are making a difference near you or on issues you care about.
At The Grange
A fantastic community hub in Blackpool where people of all ages and abilities can meet, learn and have fun together.
The Vench
Play and learning collide at 'The Vench' in Bristol
School Shed
Creating a shared learning space in Belfast for pupils and their teachers.
Let’s Play
Let's Play Sandwell offers environmental activities aimed at children aged between 6-12 years old, and any children up to the age of 16 with additional needs.
Kick the Dust: Future Proof Parks
A National Lottery Heritage Fund programme that aims to get more young people interested and involved in preserving their local park and green space heritage.
Cook Together, Eat Together
Cook Together Eat Together is a project delivered in Coventry by Groundwork West Midlands. The project is funded by the National Lottery Community fund, and was developed to tackle social isolation and poor nutrition amongst residents aged 55 and over.
Food Wave
The Food Wave project aims at increasing Manchester residents' knowledge, awareness, and engagement on sustainable patterns of food consumption and production.
Our Rivers, Our City
Working in partnership to assess the current functionality of Manchester's local rivers and streams, and their potential to provide multiple benefits to the city and its neighbourhoods.