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 funding.
Nature Networks Fund (round six)
Awarding grants from £250,000 to £1million, this fund aims to strengthen the resilience of Wales’ network of protected land, freshwater and marine sites and build organisations’ capacity to accelerate nature’s recovery and engage communities.
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
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.
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.
Projects
South Wales Miners Museum: strengthening a volunteer-led museum
A volunteer-run mining museum in the Afan Valley is building skills, confidence and capacity to secure its future and support its community.
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Saving the habitats of Wales’ rarest bumblebees
This project is helping revive bumblebee species along the Carmarthenshire coast and empowering local people to get involved in conservation.
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Celebrating Roy Francis: Welsh rugby’s groundbreaking leader
Born in Brynmawr in 1919, rugby league player Roy Francis was the first Black coach in UK sport.
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Creating and restoring wetland habitats at WWT Llanelli
This project will improve conditions for internationally important wintering birds and bring local people closer to nature.
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The Urban Long Forest: restoring Wales’ hedgerows
The Urban Long Forest is led by Keep Wales Tidy and focuses on protecting and restoring hedgerows and ancient trees in urban areas under increasing threat.
Stories
Grantee Q&A: setting out your project vision and adapting to succeed
News
Over £15million awarded to protect habitats in Wales
Projects
Empowering volunteers at Aberdulais Falls
A new community hub is boosting heritage and employability skills at Neath Port Talbot’s historic tinworks and waterfall.
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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.
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Bringing the 200-year story of HMS Erebus back to Pembrokeshire
Artefacts from the ill-fated polar exploration vessel will be displayed for the first time at the ship’s birthplace at Pembroke Dock.
News
Our £3.7million investment is helping Talyllyn Railway preserve treasured transport heritage
Projects
Preserving Wales’ weightlifting stories
This project is creating a bilingual archive celebrating more than 70 years of Welsh weightlifting heritage.
News
Historic ironworks Brymbo unveils its 300million-year story
Publications
Wales: delegated decisions June 2026
Projects
Safeguarding the future of Merthyr Mawr Warren National Nature Reserve
This project will restore and reconnect habitats across one of Europe's most important sand dune systems, securing the reserve's future as a wildlife-rich landscape.
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Preserving the voices of Wales’ National Service veterans
This project, run by Age Cymru Dyfed, is sharing stories of time in the National Service from men across mid and west Wales.
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Establishing Wales’ first Jewish cultural centre
An abandoned synagogue in Merthyr Tydfil will open its doors for the first time in two decades as a new hub for Welsh Jewish heritage.
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Safeguarding Wales’ native flora
Led by the National Botanic Gardens of Wales, this project will strengthen conservation of threatened plants and restore vital habitats.
Publications
Wales: delegated decisions May 2026
News
How our funding is saving the UK’s seabird sanctuaries
Projects
Managing marine health in the Milford Haven Waterway
This project will drive a co-ordinated approach to tackling the introduction and spread of marine invasive non-native species.
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Restoring two Radnorshire rivers
This project will strengthen nature networks and safeguard biodiversity along the River Ithon and the River Marteg in Wales.
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Restoring arable habitats in the Vale of Glamorgan
Fieldwork Studios and Slade Farm Organics are restoring farmland habitats to improve biodiversity, boost landscape-scale resilience and connect people with Wales' agricultural heritage.