Purpose

The reason for this decision:
• The project will contribute to the delivery of the Doncaster
Culture Strategy 2030.
• The investment will create a new research facility and
engage a new audience.
• The research facility will add value to the Chequer Road
site to support the further transformation of Doncaster’s
Archives.
• The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry collection is
of national and international relevance, the collection receives
visitors from across the world who contribute to Doncaster’s
Visitor Economy – the investment will support an increase in
the number of visitors over the term of the project and
beyond.
• Doncaster residents and visitors will be able to access new
facility.
• Doncaster Council can further develop its relationship with
National Lottery for Heritage as a key funding source.

Content

To accept the £99,900 grant from
National Lottery for Heritage for the King’s Own Yorkshire
Light Infantry Collections and Research Centre.
The project will support the creation of a welcoming and inclusive
research and collections access centre for the King’s Own
Yorkshire Light Infantry regimental collection at our city centre
site in Doncaster.
The Centre will create more opportunity for individuals to engage
with the rich history of the regiment in-person and remotely. The
project will support Heritage and Culture Services to connect the
regiment’s history with two groups we do not currently work
with: young carers and veterans.
The project includes:
- Employing a Project Officer who will handle the day-to-day
supervision of project volunteers.
The Project Officer will work on grade 7 (subject to job
evaluation) for 28 hours per week, for 18 months. The Project
Officer’s exact salary is to be determined, dependent on a
grade evaluation by HR; the salary, on-costs and project
expenditure will be met by the grant.
- Fit out of a Collections and Research Centre