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
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
Dylan Thomas Exhibition
The City and County of Swansea (CCS) celebrated the centenary of Dylan Thomas’ birth through the redevelopment of the Dylan Thomas Centre.
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Yr Ysgwrn
Ellis Humphrey Evans, better known by his bardic name, Hedd Wyn, was raised at Yr Ysgwrn and is best known for his poems that reflect on the horrors of the First World War. This project will ensure its conservation.
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Hidden Now Heard
Royal Mencap Society secured funding to record, exhibit and preserve the hidden heritage of people with learning disabilities.
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Dyfi 360 landscape - for people and wildlife
The Dyfi 360 observatory gives people the opportunity to learn about and observe nature up close.
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Waterworks - Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal Regeneration
This is a volunteer-led project focused on restoring a derelict section of the historic Monmouthshire and Brecon canal in Cymbran.
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Llanyrafon Manor community access and interpretation project
This project provided opportunities for people to learn and engage with the story of Llanyrafon Manor and the surrounding area.
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Restoration Bonded Stores
After closing its doors to the public and putting its collection into storage, funding from Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and the Welsh Government enabled the trust to restore this historic building.
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'Education through Restoration' - Cefn Flight of Fourteen Locks Restoration (phase one)
An ambitious scheme to restore and reopen an historic stretch of waterway on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal is one step closer, thanks to the completion of phase one of the Cefn Flight of Fourteen Locks Restoration project.
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No Beaches in the Rhondda: 50 years of Cold Knap Lifeguard Club
The Rhondda (Cold Knap) Lifeguard Club led an 18-month project to record memories to celebrate 50 years of the club.
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Ty Hyll bee initiative
This 18-month project focused on informing and educating about the importance of pollinators.
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Scarlets Community Heritage Project
Founded in 1872, Llanelli Scarlets Rugby Football Club is one of the oldest in the world and a source of passionate local pride.
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Heritage 1st
People in Cardiff and Newport recorded the memories of those who lived and worked at Ely Hospital, a controversial institution for people with learning disabilities.