Wales
From our coastlines and castles to our landscapes, literature and one of the oldest spoken languages in Europe, Wales has an ancient and mythical heritage. It’s the land of rolling hillsides, historic ruins and an industrial heritage that once saw Welsh slate and coal being exported across the world.
We’re proud to play a role in protecting and celebrating the nation's vibrant cities, beautiful landscapes, historic sites and diverse cultures. It’s part of our vision for heritage to be valued, cared for and sustained for everyone, now and in the future.
Get inspiration for your project
Take a look below at project case studies and latest news from your area.
National Lottery Heritage Grants
Our National Lottery Heritage Grants funding programme is open – if you have an idea for a project in Wales, we would love to hear from you. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £10m.
Find out more and explore available for funding.
Nature Networks Fund (round four)
Awarding grants from £50,000 to £1million, this fund aims to strengthen the resilience of Wales’ network of protected land and marine sites.
Our regular funding webinars and advice sessions are a great opportunity to:
- find out about our funding
- get tips on how to make a good application
- network with other organisations from your area
Thinking about applying to us for a grant of up to £250,000? Submit a Project Enquiry to get feedback on your project idea before making a full application. We'll get back to you within 10 working days.
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Contact details
Email: wales@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 029 2034 3413 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Clockwise Offices, Brunel House
2 Fitzalan Road
Cardiff, CF24 0EB
Cardiff office location on map
We are fully operational and open for business, but we are conducting much of our day-to-day business remotely.
Please send any items via email to your contact or via: wales@heritagefund.org.uk
Contacting us in Welsh
We welcome telephone calls (Option 1 to speak to a member of staff in Welsh) and emails in both Welsh and English. Using Welsh will not lead to a delay in responding.
For further information on the Welsh Language and to hear more on our current progress in updating our current Welsh Language Scheme, please visit our Welsh Language page.
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
Access to the building is on a flat paved surface and there are both revolving and power-assisted doors. The entrance to reception is stepped with assistance handrails, and there is also a wheelchair-accessible platform lift. The office is located on the reception floor, and is accessible. There are accessible toilets in the building and passenger lifts to all floors.
Projects
From Tips to Technology
A group of young disabled people explored the heritage of South Wales to develop a sense of their identity.
Projects
Treuddyn Urdd Project
The community of Treuddyn, Flintshire worked on a project celebrating the ninetieth anniversary of Urdd Gobaith Cymru, Wales' largest youth organisation.
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Recording the experience of first generation Chinese immigrants in Swansea
The Swansea Chinese Community Co-op Centre led a 12-month project to explore the experiences of Chinese immigrants in Swansea and surrounding areas.
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Cardiff and Newport Multicultural Project
Cardiff People First delivered a two year project working with people with learning disabilities from predominantly BAME cultural backgrounds, to learn about Welsh heritage in both Newport and Cardiff.
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Cymru dros Heddwch / Wales for Peace
The Wales for Peace project focuses on one central question: in the 100 years since the First World War, how has Wales contributed to the search for peace?
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A heritage horticultural training and plant production facility
The Aberglasney Restoration Trust is restoring and resurrecting The Old Piggeries and Cow Sheds to promote heritage horticultural skills.
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Dylan Thomas Exhibition
The City and County of Swansea (CCS) celebrate the centenary of Dylan Thomas’ birth through the redevelopment of the Dylan Thomas Centre.
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Yr Ysgwrn
Ellis Humphrey Evans, better known by his bardic name, Hedd Wyn, was raised at Yr Ysgwrn and is best known for his poems that reflect on the horrors of the First World War. This project will ensure its conservation.
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Hidden Now Heard
Royal Mencap Society secured funding to record, exhibit and preserve the hidden heritage of people with learning disabilities.
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Dyfi 360 landscape - for people and wildlife
The Dyfi 360 observatory gives people the opportunity to learn about and observe nature up close.
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Waterworks - Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Regeneration
This is a volunteer-led project focused on restoring a derelict section of the historic Monmouthshire and Brecon canal in Cymbran.
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Llanyrafon Manor community access and interpretation project
This project provided opportunities for people to learn and engage with the story of Llanyrafon Manor and the surrounding area.