First World War Centenary-The FFHS becomes a member of the Imperial War Museum Centenary Partnership. Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Grants to mark the Centenary of WWI.

First World War Centenary-The FFHS becomes a member of the Imperial War Museum Centenary Partnership.

The Federation of Family History Societies is to make available a variety of content on its website aimed at helping people to research their First World War ancestors and publicising a range of events and activities that will be taking place around the country in the lead up to the centenary in 2014. FFHS WWI

Imperial War Museum Partnership.

The Imperial War Museum is asking people to remember the 16 million people who died during the First World War by lighting a light on our centenary wall. Your light and name will appear on a new installation in the galleries at IWM London. By signing up, you are marking your commitment to remembering the First World War and you are joining the centenary now. Soon the Museum will be asking people to help uncover millions of life stories, transcribe thousands of letters and diaries and tag some of the Museums 1 million First World War photographs.

Full details can be found at First World War Centenary

Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF)

The HLF has available Grants to help funding of projects by not for profit organisations to mark the Centenary of WWI. The grants range from £3,000 to £50,000 and over. You can down load a leaflet (pdf) which gives full details, how to apply or seek advice at  HLF Remembering the First World War