Wales: delegated decisions July 2022

Wales: delegated decisions July 2022

Schedule of decisions under delegated powers taken at meeting on 5 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%.