Wales: delegated decisions July 2022
National Lottery Grants for Heritage
Restoration of St Mary The Virgin Church Tower
Applicant: Rectorial Benefice of Cowbridge Parochial Church Council
Project summary: three month capital works project to repair and conserve the Grade II listed building of St Mary's Church, Cowbridge.
Decision: Reject
Llynfi Valley Digitisation Project
Applicant: Awen Cultural Trust
Project summary: 23 month digital focused project to increase knowledge and understanding of the heritage and local history of the Llynfi Valley.
Decision: Reject
Coal Mining & Railways in Wales: A Heritage Journey
Applicant: Community Cooperation Wales
Project summary: 12 month project to create an informative website to share knowledge on the history of coal mining and the industrial railway heritage of Wales.
Decision: Reject
Hywel Dda - past, present, future
Applicant: Cymdeithas Genedlaethol Hywel Dda
Project summary: new staff member to support the Canolfan Hywel Dda centre and garden, Whitland, by increasing capacity to expand opening hours and support activities.
Decision: Reject
The Royal Indian Army Service Corps (RIASC) and its cooperation with the British Army during WW2 - A Shared Heritage
Applicant: KIRAN Cymru
Project summary: Several graves of RIASC servicemen located in Wales will provide the foundation of this research project aiming to highlight the role played by the RIASC in cooperation with the British Army during WW2.
Decision: Reject
Camlas Abertawe 225 / Swansea Canal 225
Applicant: Canal and River Trust
Project summary: 16 month project to curate a series of heritage/arts/outdoor engagement activities to celebrate the 225th anniversary of Swansea Canal.
Decision: Award grant £61,200 (90% of total costs)
Nantgarw China Works Options Appraisal
Applicant: Nantgarw China Works Trust
Project summary: carry out an options appraisal to provide viable options for fundraising, enabling physical development of a centre for ceramic history and contemporary innovation.
Decision: Award grant £8,000 (62.45%)
Experiential Archaeology Engagement project, Gower.
Applicant: Gower Unearthed CIC
Project summary: develop and strengthen opportunities for and run sessions of experimental archaeology in the Gower area of Swansea.
Decision: Reject
Wilder Pentwyn
Applicant: Radnorshire Wildlife Trust Limited
Project summary: protect and enhance the newly acquired site of Pentwyn Farm, to reintroduce grassland, ffridd, and woodland on the site.
Decision: Reject
Grant increases
Hafod-Morfa Copperworks Powerhouse
Applicant: City and County of Swansea
Project summary: to cover increased costs following archaeological discoveries, impacts of COVID-19 and rising material costs.
Decision: Award grant increase of £250,000. Agree change in grant percentage from 67% to 54%.
Penllergare Valley Woods - Phase 2
Applicant: Ymddiriedolaeth Penllergare Trust
Project summary: to cover increase costs following COVID-19 and rising material costs.
Decision: Award grant Increase of £248,100. Agree change in grant percentage from 75% to 77%.