Partners

Animate Projects
Animate was founded in 2007 and works at the intersection of animation, visual art and film, supporting animators, artists and filmmakers to create extraordinary work, often in new contexts, and in new collaborative partnerships. Animate is a catalyst for connection and believes that artists’ animation empowers people to see their world differently.

Animate is based in Derby and is an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.

Corby Heritage Centre (North Northamptonshire Council)
Corby Heritage Centre has an eclectic collection of photographs, documents and other artefacts, focused on celebrating the industrial and social heritage of the town, its steel industry and communities, including the Scottish migrants who came to work in the steelworks. For WORK Records, the archives starting point has been the staff newspaper for steel manufacturer Stewarts & Lloyds, and films made by the S&L film unit.

Derbyshire Record Office
Derbyshire Record Office provides the archives and local studies services for the county, bringing Derbyshire's fascinating past to life for residents, visitors and students. The Robinson and Sons collection at Derbyshire Record Office has extensive records related to the company’s innovative approach and pioneering paternalism including copies of the company magazine, The Link (1918-1996).

John Smedley Archive Charitable Trust
The John Smedley Archive collection - over 23,000 items dating back to the second half of the 19th century including paintings, promotional materials, production specifications and historic garments - is the most comprehensive of any of the hosiery and knitwear companies. It offers a unique glimpse into over 240 years of this family business.

Fermynwoods Contemporary Art
Founded in 1998, Fermynwoods Contemporary Art supports life through art, commissioning innovative and meaningful ways for artists to engage with audiences in public spaces across Northamptonshire and online, through socially engaged and education-based projects, linking culture to environmental sustainability and education, fusing urban culture with the rural landscape and bringing rural perspectives into the urban environment.

Junction Arts
Established in 1976 and based in Chesterfield, Junction Arts helps communities facing social barriers such as poverty, poor health, and low aspirations to create a better future through the arts. Festivals, workshops, and events give people the opportunity to be creative, learn new skills and build stronger communities. Junction Arts is committed to working with communities to co-create magical and memorable arts experiences that empower people, improve wellbeing and inspire change.

University of Derby: History
At the University of Derby a thriving community of researchers, professionals and practitioners are influencing the creation of new knowledge and sharing their expertise. On the MA in History and Heritage, students explore how history plays a central role in understanding and shaping contemporary society, preparing them for leadership roles in public history, heritage and cultural industries.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is the largest funder for the UK’s heritage. Using money raised by National Lottery players it supports projects that connect people and communities to heritage. Its vision is for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future. From historic buildings, our industrial legacy and the natural environment, to collections, traditions, stories and more. Heritage can be anything from the past that people value and want to pass on to future generations. The National Lottery Heritage Fund believes in the power of heritage to ignite the imagination, offer joy and inspiration, and to build pride in place and connection to the past.