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Young people's heritage projects in the spotlight Since 2003, the Heritage Lottery Fund's (HLF) Young Roots programme has given over £22million to heritage projects led by young people. Now the Northern Stars young-filmmakers academy has produced a short film inspiring even more young people to get involved, showing some of the varied projects we have funded, and explaining how to apply for a grant. The Young Roots Files highlights projects such as 'Family tree' in Cambridgeshire, which helped young people with Asperger's syndrome explore their family history. The young filmmakers also put the spotlight on 'Exploring Burnley's industrial fells' - a project that involved young people excluded from mainstream education in creating a mountain-bike trail unlocking East Lancashire's industrial past. The other projects in the film involved young people volunteering in the natural environment, creating a play inspired by archive records and exploring urban architecture. Rachel Dixon, 17, director of 'The Young Roots Files', said: "I have learnt so many new skills by making this film and it is great experience for me as I want to work in the film industry. The HLF Young Roots programme is a fun way for young people to explore heritage. I think it's important that young people see this film to witness the massive benefits that can be gained from taking part in projects like these." Watch the film on the HLF website at http://www.hlf.org.uk/HowToApply/programmes/Pages/youngroots.aspx HLF's Young Roots programme gives grants between £3,000 and £25,000 and encourages young people aged 13-25 to take a lead in heritage projects. With the support of youth and heritage organisations, young people volunteer time and ideas, develop new skills, build confidence and engage with local communities, learning about and shaping their heritage along the way. Young Roots is a rolling programme with no deadlines for applications. Decisions are reached within just 10 weeks. We advise you contact us by phone: 020 7591 6000 or email: [log in to unmask] before making an application. We are on hand to provide help and guidance throughout the process. Please contact the HLF team in your region or country if you would like to apply. For further information see www.hlf.org.uk Melissa Strauss Policy Advisor, Participation and Learning Strategy and Business Development Heritage Lottery Fund 7 Holbein Place, London SW1W 8NR Tel: 020 7591 6026 Fax: 020 7591 6272 Web: www.hlf.org.uk Email: [log in to unmask] ********************************************************************** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. http://www.hlf.org.uk ********************************************************************** ________________________________________________________________________ This e-mail has been scanned for all viruses by Star. The service is powered by MessageLabs. For more information on a proactive anti-virus service working around the clock, around the globe, visit: http://www.star.net.uk ________________________________________________________________________ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + GEM list: Contact the list owner for assistance at [log in to unmask] For information about joining, leaving and suspending mail (eg during a holiday) see the list website at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/webadmin?A0=GEM + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +