By Isle of Wight Observer
Creative Island, in partnership with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Community Foundation, has launched a new heritage fund called ‘Past Future – A People’s History of the Isle of Wight’.
Past Futures is an 18-month programme, funded by The National Heritage Lottery Fund, to broaden the range of voices telling the history of the Island.
The project has employed a consultant to support potential applicants through the process, and also identify new stories and communities of people. There will also be a digital consultant to ensure applicants have fully developed the digital needs of their proposal.
Director of Creative Island, Gavin Stride, said: “This is exactly what we were hoping for with Creative Island. That we would be able to collectively make the case for the Isle of Wight, and attract new resources to benefit the widest possible range of voices.”
This programme establishes a small grass-roots fund to build confidence, celebrate, and change the perception of the people and history of the Island, focusing on the Island’s towns, villages, workplaces, customs and traditions.
The programme aims to increase the knowledge, confidence and skills of the museum and wider heritage sector with small grants of £5k to £10k.
Kelly Wetherick will lead the programme and ensure the successful delivery of the projects.
For more information, visit iw.observer/creative-island.
