Stories
Changing lives: Bishop Auckland brothers take castle by storm
The Robinson brothers had never visited nearby Auckland Castle until an HLF-supported project saw them step through its doors for the first time.
Noel Gallagher’s guitar leaning against a wall at Rockfield Studios
Monmouthshire Museums Service
News
An 'Oasis' of music remembered at Rockfield
Rockfield Studios has hosted some of the world’s biggest bands. A special exhibition launching today will celebrate its influence and impact on the local area, as well as the British and international music scene in general.
Stories
Changing lives: childhood walks lead Elinor on her way to bee saviour career
When Elinor Meloy started wildlife spotting with her grandmother at her local wetland reserve, little did she know it would later spark a passion for pollinators.
Y Farwnes Kay Andrews
Joe McGorty
News
Baroness Kay Andrews joins our UK Board and Wales Committee
In April we will welcome Baroness Elizabeth (Kay) Andrews OBE as our new Trustee and Chair of our Wales Committee.
Mae hen adeilad yr YMCA ar bromenâd Pontmorlais wedi ei adnewyddu eisoes gyda rhywfaint o’r £10 miliwn o arian Treftadaeth Tirlun CDL
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Heritage investment in Merthyr hits £10m thanks to National Lottery players
A south Wales town that is synonymous with the country’s industrial heritage is looking to transform its centre, thanks to £1.2million from HLF.
Mae Ros Kerslake OBE yn ymuno â CDL o Ymddiriedolaeth Adfywio’r Tywysog, lle mae hi wedi bod yn Brif Weithredwr ers 2006.
News
Announcing our new Chief Executive
Ros Kerslake OBE joins HLF from The Prince's Regeneration Trust in the summer.
Profiodd Oasis y Stiwdio Rockfield ym 1995
Stefan De Batselier
News
Students 'Roll With It' at Rockfield
Young people are about to look back – but certainly not in anger – as they embark on a new project to uncover some of Wales’s best kept musical secrets.
Recordiodd Oasis eu halbwm "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" yn Stiwdio Rockfield ym 1995
Stefan De Bastelier
News
What’s the story, Rockfield glory?
A new project led by local sixth formers is aiming to capture the numerous musical memories of Rockfield Studios in Monmouth.
Lisa Power, Ymddiriedolwraig Pride Cymru
Blogs
It’s time to unearth the real history of LGBTQ+ people in Wales
Lisa Power MBE, Pride Cymru Trustee member, explores the richness of the LGBTQ+ community’s heritage in Wales.
News
Uncovering the secret life of artist Mary Watts
Artist Mary Watts' life and work were overshadowed by those of her husband, the great Victorian artist GF Watts. A new gallery is devoted just to her...
Stories
Changing lives: love of ospreys leads to new life for GP
A fascination with birds of prey has proved a life changer for 51-year-old Tracy Norris. The Hampshire GP was so enthralled with the ospreys nesting at a Welsh nature reserve that she has moved home and job to be near them.
Stories
Changing lives: from Belfast welder to heritage blacksmith
Owen Mort started his own business using an ancient craft after support from HLF's Skills for the Future programme.
Liz Ellis, Ymgynghorydd Polisi Cymunedau ac Amrywiaeth
Blogs
Celebrating LGBTQ+ history
Liz Ellis looks at heritage projects that explore the richness of the LGBTQ+ community’s history.
News
£3.5m of HLF investment for 16 Welsh projects
2016 promises to be a great year for 16 projects across Wales, as the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) announces awards worth over £3.5million. From Anglesey to Aberystwyth, groups are celebrating their funding success.
Mae grantîon o Amgueddfa Ceredigion yn Aberystwyth yn dathlu eu grant CDL
News
Shedding the January blues with £3.5m for Welsh projects
2016 promises to be a great year for 16 projects across Wales, as HLF announces awards worth over £3.5million.
Aelodau Sgowtiaid 1af Porthaethwy yn dangos Syr Peter Luff, Cadeirydd NHMF a CDL, eitemau o'u prosiect
Patrick Olner, Tall and Short Photography
News
Reflecting on HLF’s Remembrance Week event in Wales
Last week, to coincide with Remembrance Week, the HLF Wales team held an event at the Senedd in Cardiff, showcasing projects funded by HLF in Wales.
Gwirfoddolwyr yn gadael eu pencadlys yn Neuadd Eglwys Bresbyteraidd ar Blas Windsor ar eu ffordd i addurno (1966)
News
Exploring the stories of volunteering in Cardiff
Volunteering in Cardiff 1914-2014 is a two-year project that will explore the story of volunteering in the Southern Arc of Cardiff over the last century
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HLF and NHMF seeks new Chief Executive
Recruitment is now underway for a new Chief Executive to succeed Carole Souter.