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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

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 historic country church, with soaring square tower and surrounding graveyard.

Videos

How do we support historic Places of Worship?

We provide grants from £10,000 to £10million to ensure that the heritage of churches, chapels, mandirs, mosques and more are protected and celebrated. In this video, members of our team introduce example projects and explain how to apply for funding.
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.

A large room containing a pipe organ and two levels of wooden seating
The Tabernacle chapel in Morriston, Swansea.

Projects

Transforming Tabernacle for community and culture

A Grade I listed chapel in Morriston is being developed into a Community Resilience Hub, offering inclusive, accessible opportunities to support local people.

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