Wales
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From our coastlines and castles to our landscapes, literature and the oldest spoken language 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.
Take a look below at some of the projects we have funded.
Funding
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 apply for funding.
Local Places for Nature Capital Fund
A grant scheme helping communities in Wales to restore and enhance nature, offering grants between £10,000 and £250,000.
Application advice events
Our regular funding workshops 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
Contact us
Follow us on Twitter/X: @HeritageFundCYM
Email: wales@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 029 2034 3413 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Address: Clockwise Offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, C24 0EB
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.
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Projects
‘Into the garden and beyond’ – improving visitor access to Parc Cefn Onn
A £454,000 grant is enabling people to enjoy improved access to the Grade II listed historic park in Cardiff.
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Videos
Apply for heritage grants in Neath Port Talbot and Rhondda Cynon Taf
Projects
Bringing to life Roma stories in Newport, South Wales
The Roma of Newport, South Wales project is recording and sharing the personal stories, culture and heritage of the area’s Roma community.
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News
Take part in National Lottery Open Week 2023
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Stories
The National Lottery Awards 2022 are open! Who will you vote for?
Programme
Nature Networks Fund (round two)
Programme
Local Places for Nature – Breaking Barriers
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News
Share and discover views on heritage sector challenges and opportunities
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News
Charity YHA awarded almost £1million from the Culture Recovery Fund
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Stories
Special offers at stunning heritage sites across the UK
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