The Spaces, Places and Belonging: Community Hub is a UK-wide programme supporting inclusive, community-led research across the United Kingdom’s galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAM) and heritage sector. The programme is led by The National Archives, in partnership with Leeds Museums & Galleries, the National Library of Wales, and the Community Archives & Heritage Group, with funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC).
The Community Hub provides over £550,00 to be awarded through three grant schemes – Seed Corn Grants, Skills Bursaries, and Project Grants -, alongside a programme of training, digital skills development, and network-building. The Hub will also create a digital platform to share resources, learning, and best practice, ensuring that community engagement becomes a lasting part of our cultural history.
Designed to empower communities, particularly those underrepresented in heritage and build confidence across the sector, the Hub is a collaborative, flexible, and sustainable space for innovation and inclusion.
Seed Corn Round 2 Webinar – 17th March, 1pm
This webinar will provide you with detailed breakdowns of the grant, what it seeks to fund, how to apply, and hints and tips from the team – Book your free space here.
Project Grant Round 1 Webinar – 26th March, 1pm
This webinar will provide you with detailed breakdowns of the grant, what it seeks to fund, how to apply, and hints and tips from the team – Book your free space here.
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We are still in the development phase of this programme, and so information relating to the digital platforms and training programme will be made available here in early 2026. However, for more information on our current and future grant schemes, click on the links below.
You can also reach out directly to us by contacting Sophie Anstee de Mas, our Community Hub Manager.