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Two people do an activity in the foundry building, a large brick industrial building at the National Slate Museum in Wales
Amgueddfa Lechi Cymru – National Slate Museum.
Since 1994 we have awarded over £550m of National Lottery and other funding to more than 3,500 projects in 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.

Watch our video to help you apply for a £10,000–£250,000 grant

The Woodland Investment Grant (TWIG)

The Woodland Investment Grant (TWIG) is a programme for landowners to create woodlands for local communities to use and enjoy, as part of the National Forest for Wales programme. Grants are available from £10,000 up to £250,000.

Find out more.

Nature Networks Fund (round five)

Awarding grants from £50,000 to £1million, this fund aims to strengthen the resilience of Wales’ network of protected land and marine sites and build organisations’ capacity to accelerate nature’s recovery and engage communities.

Find out more.

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

Book onto an upcoming UK-wide webinar

Browse upcoming events led by the Wales team

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)

Postal address:

Clockwise Offices, Brunel House
2 Fitzalan Road
Cardiff, CF24 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. 

An aerial view of a zig-zag path leading through woodlands to Anglesey Column
The Anglesey Column Trust has redeveloped the monument and its surrounding area. Credit: Tony Starczewski.

Projects

Saving Anglesey Column

The iconic piece of 19th-century architecture has been restored and reopened to welcome new generations to one of Ynys Môn’s most distinctive landmarks.

Three people stand in front of a steam train with the Heritage Fund acknowledgment stamp on the front
Talyllyn Railway. Credit: Nathan Spence, 2026.

Projects

Building the future of Talyllyn Railway

Talyllyn is protecting much-loved industrial heritage and strengthening a volunteer movement that pioneered railway preservation.

Two women, sat at the bar of a cosy pub, raise their glasses and smile at the barman.
The restored pub has become a focus for socialising and a hub of key community facilities. Photo: Ty'n Llan.

Stories

Grantee Q&A: collaboration and contingency key to community project success

Siôn Jones, project manager for the restoration of the Grade II listed Ty’n Llan Tavern near Caernarfon, shares what he’s learned throughout the process – from the importance of meticulous planning to managing the day-to-day surprises of delivery.
A damaged wall painting showing a biblical scene of the Virgin Mary and infant Christ
The project will restore wall paintings in the former chapel. Credit: Plas Gunter Mansion Trust.

Projects

The small house with a big story: restoring Plas Gunter Mansion

Renovations to the Grade II* listed 17th-century building in Abergavenny will allow it to open to the public for the first time.

An old photograph of an adult and a child on a ride-on lawnmower
Polish Heritage Penley will preserve memories and photos of growing up in Penley. Credit: Rebecca Griffiths.

Projects

Sharing Penley’s Polish heritage

Penley’s Polish community are telling the story of life in the North Wales village.

A group of student volunteers listening to a presentation
Both current and former volunteers will be invited to contribute to the project. Credit: Discovery Student Volunteering Swansea.

Projects

Celebrating 60 years of student volunteering in Swansea

This project is capturing and sharing the history of a group of student volunteers to highlight the difference they’ve made over the decades.

The exterior of a red brick building decorated with bunting and a sign that says "Newbridge Memo 100 years"
Credit: Newbridge Memo.

Projects

Building a more resilient heritage sector for Wales

Arts & Business Cymru’s Heritage Forward project is helping heritage organisations of all sizes access the skills, knowledge and support needed to thrive.

An aerial view over Chatsworth gardens.
The survey will help to provide an understanding of the current picture and drive the creation of new guidance. Credit: Historic England Archive.

News

Tell us: is your historic park or garden prepared for the climate crisis?

We’re asking the thousands of owners and managers of historic landscape parks and gardens across the UK to take part in a new survey about how the climate crisis is affecting the places you care for.
A collage of black and white photographs of person smiling, two people laughing with their arms around one another and a runner with their arms in the air wearing a medal
The project will record and archive memories of learning disability and family life. Credit: Mencap Cymru.

Projects

Preserving the heritage of learning disability and parenting

Mencap is collecting and sharing the stories of the families it’s supported across Wales over its 80-year history.

If you query is regarding our application portal, please contact our support team.