Heritage Compass case studies

Black Heritage Walks Network was set up in 2018, initially to capture the stories and history of the Windrush generation in the Handsworth area of Birmingham. The Network was set up by three volunteers, and was established formally as a CIC two years ago.

The Charles Causley Trust is dedicated to preserving the legacy of poet Charles Causley by developing opportunities for writers, artists and communities to develop and connect.

The Historical Diving Society was founded in 1990 by enthusiasts with an interest in the history of diving. The Society is based in Gosport, a naval town with significant links to the history of diving over the past 200 years.

Marlborough Productions has been producing queer-led, intersectional performance, parties, heritage and radical community gatherings for the past 10 years.

North East Family Arts Network was established in 2013 as Family Explorers North East.

Qube is a community organisation which provides a range of services to local people, including social prescribing, accessible transport, volunteering opportunities, holiday activities for children, and a range of courses and arts activities.

The RED Archive was founded in 2019 by photographer Emma Case. It documents stories of football fan culture, specifically relating to Liverpool Football Club.

Selby Abbey is more than 950 years old, originally a monastery and now a parish church. It has a fascinating past, and is now looking to the future to develop the way it can continue to serve and engage local communities.

The Stradling Collection was established by the late Ken Stradling, who travelled the world buying for design store The Guild in Bristol.

Turn End Trust was established in recognition of the architectural significance of Turn End, a site which includes three grade 2 listed houses and a spectacular listed garden designed by the renowned architect Peter Aldington.