Ulrika Hogberg, Director of Programmes at Legacy Trust UK, explains our approach as a supportive funder and how this has shaped our programmes and their legacies over the past four years.
Welcome to our legacy website where you can find information, resources and articles on the cultural legacy of London 2012 and the impact our funded projects are having across the UK
Legacy Trust UK articles
From grassroots participation to original contemporary arts, our projects have been committed to producing work of the highest quality, contributing to the ongoing cultural legacy of London 2012. Here, we look at two projects doing just that.
The chance to see the world’s best athletes competing on home soil is unique inspiration for the entire nation, but it is not the only route to an Olympic sporting legacy.
Programme articles
Tessa Gordziejko, Creative Director of imove, explains how this innovative creative programme is building on the activity of 2011 and 2012
‘Walking’ invited people to escape the pressures of modern day living as the stunning north Norfolk coastline became the stage for an extraordinary outdoor adventure.
Caroline Lawson, programme manager for Eastern Rising, describes the spectacular Carnival Crossroads project and the impact it has had in the East of England.
General articles
Maria Miller MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport blogs about the legacy of London 2012 but culture only just gets a look-in.
Across the West Midlands years of hard work ensured that the Olympic and Paralympic Games were brought to life for millions of people in the region.
Details of interim results from research, surveys and polling have outlined the scale and reach of the London 2012 Festival, the largest UK-wide cultural festival ever staged.
Evaluations
Links
Rt Hon David Cameron MP, Prime Minister"somewhereto_ is a fantastic initiative. If Downing Street can open its doors to something as adventurous as free running I hope it will inspire other people to see what their building could be used for."
Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport"The Disabled British Open is a fantastic example of how Britain can stage a world class event. We should be very proud of the legacy of opportunities within sport for disabled people"
Heather Warne, Job Centre Plus on success of Team East for Skills"Our referrals to Team East for Skills have been very successful. 45-50% of participants have gone back into work and others have gone on to gain a qualification"
Counciller Mrs Stephenson, East Lindsey District Council“Working with LTUK has enabled us to develop and firmly establish SO Festival, a major cultural festival that continues to go from strength to strength”
Paul Kaynes, Creative Programmer, West Midlands“The numbers and demographics of those involved are impressive – they are not the usual suspects – projects have reached new people.”