Whether telling the story of Dylan Thomas, helping people walk in the footsteps of Blaenavon's miners, or monitoring rare ospreys, heritage projects are making a difference across Wales.
Richard Bellamy is Director of Wales.
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We welcome telephone calls, emails and letters in Welsh and English. When writing to us, in either Welsh or English, we will respond in the language you have used. Corresponding in Welsh will not lead to a delay.
- Email: walescontact@heritagefund.org.uk
- Telephone: 029 2034 3413
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Wales: delegated decisions June 2019
National Lottery Grants for Heritage Stori'r Nant mewn ffilm Applicant: Ymddiriedolaeth Nant Gwrtheyrn U pgrade the interpretation resources by creating two new films, to interpret the history of the valley and the Welsh language to enrich the experience for daily and residential visitors. Decision:
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Changing lives: St Fagan's course helps Tom beat anxiety
Tilly the dog helps Tom Jenkin tackle his anxiety. But it was a National Lottery-funded lambing course which gave him the confidence to aim for a career as a vet.
News article
Wales' natural heritage boosted by £4million from National Lottery
The grants are part of a £10m cash boost split between eight projects. Protecting iconic landscapes With Wales famous for its rugged landscapes, the rocky island of Ynys Cybi off the western coast of Anglesey, and the imposing Carneddau uplands area of northern Snowdonia, are no exception. Thanks to
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Wales: Committee decisions June 2019
Committee decisions for the Committee for Wales held in June 2019 SF4 Delivery round applications Connecting the Dragons: restoring reptile and amphibian populations and habitats in southern Wales Applicant: Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust Decision: Award Grant of £428,700 (61%) Dyfi
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Wales’ broadcasting history saved thanks to The National Lottery
A ground-breaking project to create a National Broadcast Archive for Wales is set to become a reality following a National Lottery grant of nearly £5million.
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Narberth’s golden era of pop and rock remembered
During the late 1960s the Queens Hall in Narberth, Pembrokeshire, gained an unlikely reputation amongst pop and rock music fans as a venue that attracted some of the biggest names in the business.
News article
Celebrate our amazing marine life this World Oceans Day
Living Seas Wales have told us some fun facts around 12 amazing sea creatures, which can all be found around our coastlines. They also gave us some top tips on things we can all do to help protect our marine world. Living Seas Wales’ Project Manager Nia Jones recommends: reducing (or ending) single
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Wales: delegated decisions April 2019
Schedule of Decisions under delegated powers to Head of Investment Wales on 29 January 2019.
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Wales: committee decisions March 2019
Members: Kay Andrews (Chair) Nigel Clubb James Davies Megan de Silva Sally Edwards David Robinson Malcolm Smith Committee Business 1. Chair’s Report Oral Baroness Kay Andrews welcomed everyone to the meeting. 2. Minutes of the meeting on 21 November 2018 CW 2019 (1) 2 The minutes were approved and
Blog
How we are changing the way we work
The National Lottery Heritage Fund is evolving the way we work across the UK and internally to better enable us to look after the nation’s heritage. Here’s how.