Last round of Hull Maritime community grant scheme to launch

COMING SOON: An artist’s impression of North End Shipyard

By Simon Bristow, Co-Editor

Hull Maritime is about to launch the third and final round of its community grant scheme.  

The scheme is designed to engage residents by exploring Hull and the wider region’s maritime story through a project delivered by a community group or freelancer.  

Small grants of up to £1,000 will be awarded to successful group applicants and individuals for activities that will engage with communities in Hull and for the first time, the East Riding. 

Councillor Mike Ross, leader of Hull City Council, said: “The community grant scheme is one of the many success stories of Hull Maritime, driving community-led initiatives throughout the city. The enthusiasm and commitment displayed so far has been inspiring.  

“This final round of the scheme will also welcome applications from diverse projects from the East Riding, which will have a positive impact on community spaces, groups and residents.  

“We’re looking forward to receiving applications that includes a maritime-related theme as well as empowering our communities.” 

The scheme has so far awarded over £28,000 in grants to local projects, including events and activities delivered by the Hull Bullnose Heritage Group, Friends of Garrowby Orchard, STAND, 12 Tribes of Yorkshire, Humber Keel and Sloop Society and local artists and creatives.

The community grants have supported many varied and creative projects with a maritime theme including local heritage research, the creation of information boards for a community greenspace, a podcast, maritime-themed murals, a community dance performance and other creative events and activities.  

Jerry Thompson from the Hull Bullnose Heritage Group received funding to support historical research and increase the number of fishermen’s records on their database which can be accessed by anyone wishing to research their family history or find out more about Hull’s fishing community.

He said: “This is a valuable piece of our history that we feel should be available to future generations. We owe this knowledge for the future generations to have this archive within the community that made this city [what] it is today.”  

Applications open from Monday, January 15. The deadline for applications is midnight on Friday, February 23.  

For more information and criteria or to apply visit maritimehull.co.uk.

Hull Maritime is a locally led project funded by Hull City Council and The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

It encompasses the redevelopment of five historic sites in Hull city centre: the transformation of the Grade II Hull Maritime Museum and Dock Office Chambers, the creation of a new visitor attraction at North End Shipyard and the restoration of two historic vessels, Arctic Corsair and Spurn Lightship.