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
Follow us on Twitter/X: @HeritageFundCYM
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
Transport for Wales Green Routes
Transport for Wales (TfW) boosted biodiversity and encouraged wildlife at 25 railway stations and five community sites.
Projects
Creating local green spaces in Pembrey and Burry Port, Carmarthenshire
Dilapidated playgrounds and open urban land was transformed into community spaces to create local places for nature and people.
Programme
Local Places for Nature Capital Fund
Projects
Breaking barriers to getting involving in greening Riverside, Cardiff
South Riverside Community Development Centre (SRCDC) involved local people in nurturing nature and protecting wildlife, building leadership skills and creating a local plan for nature.
Projects
Luronium Futures: preserving rare plants on the Montgomery Canal
The Canal and River Trust’s project improved the condition of the Welsh stretch of the Montgomery Canal which is home to rare British wildlife species.
Projects
Restoring the habitats of wild oysters in Conwy Bay
ZSL (Zoological Society of London) and Bangor University are restoring native oyster habitats in Conwy Bay to improve marine biodiversity, increase coastal resilience and re-connect people with their coastal heritage.
News
Art Fund calls for museum partners in new UK-wide programme
Blogs
Simplicity, flexibility and heritage projects rooted in communities
Projects
Saving a 200-year-old community pub on the Llŷn Peninsula
Our funding is helping the Menter y Plu Community Benefit Society plan how to save and re-develop a Grade II listed pub – Y Plu.
Projects
Conserving the Brenda Chamberlain Murals
Our funding has helped preserve murals painted by the Welsh artist, poet and writer Brenda Chamberlain and her home on Bardsey Island.