Wales
From our coastlines and castles to our landscapes, literature and the oldest spoken language 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.
Take a look below at some of the projects we have funded.
Funding
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 apply for funding.
Local Places for Nature Capital Fund
A grant scheme helping communities in Wales to restore and enhance nature, offering grants between £10,000 and £250,000.
Application advice events
Our regular funding workshops 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
Contact us
Follow us on Twitter/X: @HeritageFundCYM
Email: wales@heritagefund.org.uk
Telephone: 029 2034 3413 (Monday to Friday, 9.00am–5.00pm)
Address: Clockwise Offices, Brunel House, 2 Fitzalan Road, Cardiff, C24 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.
Visiting and access
If you wish to visit us in person, please email or call us in advance to book an appointment.
Access to the building is on a flat paved surface and there are both revolving and power-assisted doors. The entrance to reception is stepped with assistance handrails, and there is also a wheelchair-accessible platform lift. The office is located on the reception floor, and is accessible. There are accessible toilets in the building and passenger lifts to all floors.
Publications
Welsh bilingual project good practice guidance
News
Christmas comes early for St Grwst Church thanks to National Lottery
News
National Lottery support keeps memories of Tiger Bay burning bright
News
Home of First World War poet marks double celebration
News
Breathing new life into Swansea’s old copperworks
Projects
Living Seas Wales: Moroedd Byw Cymru
This 3-year project, launched in the 2018 Welsh Year of the Sea, is using pioneering interpretation and events to engage and excite people about life in the seas off the coast of Wales.
Projects
Our Social Networks: Capturing the nature of friendship and intimacy for people with learning disabilities
This Mencap Cymru project captured the history and nature of friendships and relationships experienced by people with a learning disability in Wales.
Projects
The Windrush Intergenerational Project
Young people at Pentrehafod School explored the experiences of 'Windrush generations' in the UK since 1948.
Projects
The Snowdonia and Anglesey Scouts and the First World War
1st Menai Bridge Scout Group are running a two-year project in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the closure of several local scout groups as their leaders and many scouts went to fight in the First World War.
Projects
A history of Newport CC & the historic Rodney parade ground
A History of Newport Cricket Club and the historic Rodney Parade Ground project shared the history of a locally important County Cricket ground.
Projects
Chips, Curry and Cappuccino - the Diverse Food Heritage of Swansea
The Ethnic Youth Support Team led on a project to discover, record, and appreciate Swansea's multi-cultural food heritage.
Projects
Cardiff Remembers/Caerdydd yn Cofio
The Firing Line Museum, located in Cardiff Castle are running a project focusing on collections connected to the First World War held by project partners, Cardiff Story Museum, Glamorgan Archives, Western Front Association and Cardiff University.